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Rajasthan, land of royals, has a rich past and magnificent
heritage. Great personalities ruled various regions of Rajasthan
and left marks of bravery, grandeur and valor. Rajasthan forts
are the reminders of the great ancient culture and heritage.
Every city of Rajasthan has forts be it Jaipur, Jaisalmer,
Udaipur, Jodhpur or Bikaner. Forts here are the magnificent
marvels of architecture and were generally built over hill tops,
in the deserts or inside the jungles. Tour d rajasthan offers
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Forts are the identity of Rajasthan and it is not Rajasthan
without its array of forts. Every part of Rajasthan has several
timeless and magnificent forts having its own history and tales
about the bravery of its occupants.
Amber Fort (forts of rajasthan) :
Raja Man Singh built Amer Palace in 16th century. It is a
mesmerizing blend of Hindu and Mughal architecture. Rajputs made
use of this Amber Fort from the 16th century up to the
foundation of Jaipur in 1727.
Chittorgarh Fort (forts of rajasthan) :
The Chittorgarh Fort has witnessed three bloody sieges and 'jauhars'
(a Rajput tradition in which royal maidens and ladies immolate
themselves in the fire to save their honor from the cruel hands
of the enemy, when there is no chance of defeating the enemy).
Gadsisar Sagar (forts of rajasthan) :
Gadsisar Tank is situated south of the city walls of Jaisalmer.
It was once the main source of water supply to the city and is
surrounded by small temples and shrines.
Jaigarh Fort (forts of rajasthan) :
Not very far from the Amber Fort, Raja Sawai Jai Singh built the
Jaigarh Fort (translated as fort of victory) in 1726. This
former royal treasury in Jaipur is remarkably well preserved for
the military structures of that period and is regarded as one of
the three mightiest forts of India.
Jaisalmer Fort (forts of rajasthan) :
Crowning Trikuta Hills, the majestic fort of Jaisalmer is more
than 800 years old. Made of golden yellow sandstone, the fort
stands in the heart of the Thar desert, and has witnessed better
times of wealth and prosperity when it was an important trade
centre and fell on the ancient silk routes.
Jal Mahal (forts of rajasthan) :
Built to be a pleasure palace for the royal family in 1799, Jal
Mahal Palace (translated as Water Palace) of Jaipur is an
extremely romantic place with its red sandstone intricate
architecture casting beautiful reflections in the calm waters of
the Man Sagar Lake, full of hyacinths.
Junagarh Fort (forts of rajasthan) :
Junagarh Fort of Bikaner was built by Raja Rai Singh, one of the
most able and trusted generals of Akbar, in 1587. The fort is
surrounded by a high wall and deep moats.
Kumbhalgarh Fort (forts of rajasthan) :
84 km from Udaipur, Maharana Kumbha built Kumbhalgarh Fort in
the 15th century. It is the second most important fort in
Rajasthan after the Chittaurgarh Fort. Crowning the Aravalli
Hills, the fort is not so easily accessible with seven great
gates that stand guarding its entrance.
Lalgarh Palace (forts of rajasthan) :
Oriental fantasy and European comforts are blended together most
tastefully in the Lalgarh Palace of Bikaner. Maharaja Ganga
Singh built Lalgarh Palace. There are terraced lawns that have
been artistically planned and are in forever bloom with
Bougainvillea bushes and peacocks that charm almost everybody
who witness it.
Mehrangarh Fort (forts of rajasthan) :
One of the largest forts in India, Mehrangarh Fort holds its
place on a steep hill. The number of palaces in its premises are
made of sandstone and are excellent examples of stone the
highlights of the palace are Moti Mahal or the Pearl Palace,
which has a delicately carved stone screen and houses the
Sringar Chowki, royal throne of Jodhpur, Umaid Villas that
displays Rajput miniature paintings
Nahargarh Fort (forts of rajasthan) :
Cradled in the Nahargarh Hills, the Nahargarh Fort of Jaipur was
built by Sawai Raja Jai Singh in 1734. Jaipur was the capital of
Raja Jai Singh II and Nahargarh was a fitting standguard,
rightly called the Tiger Fort. It was the first of the three
forts built by the rulers of Jaipur.
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