Located near the main post office of the city, Akbar's Palace was built in 1570. It is one of the most fortified structures in south-east Rajasthan. The fort is bordered by strong walls on all sides. There are several beautifully decorated rooms in the palace, these were meant to be used by the empror and his consort while they are in the city.

Sir Thomas Roe, east India company’s envoy met Jehangir in this fort in 1616. The British took charge of the fort in 1818, and during the mutiny of 1857 used it as a magazine to hold arms and ammunition, calling it the Rajputana Arsenal.

The palace has now been constructed into a government museums. It houses a good collection of stone sculptures some of which dates back to the 7th & 8th century A.D. Ancient weapons and miniature paintings can also be seen in the museum. A black marble statue of Goddess Kali is a must see.