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Mesmerizing Rajasthan Forts and Palaces reveal the history
of erstwhile royal seat of the Rajputs. The Rajputs like the
Mughals were creative builders and have patronized some of
the most distinguished and impressive forts and palaces in
Rajasthan. Almost every city of the fascinating Rajasthan
is lined with marvelous forts and palaces built by various
rulers and architects. These forts and palaces were generally
built outside the walled city over the high hills to protect
the city.
Chittorgarh Fort is built over 180 m high rocky hills of
the Aravalli Ranges. The fort provides great strategic importance
to Chittorgarh. The fort has seven gates, namely, Padan Pol,
Bhairon Pol, Hanuman Pol, Ganesh Pol, Jorla Pol, Lakshman
Pol and the main gate Ram Pol.
Rana Kumbha built the Kumbhalgarh Fort in 15th century AD.
It was the second most important fort of the Mewar kingdom
after Chittorgarh. Kumbhalgarh Fort is situated on the strategic
location of the northernmost ridge of the Aravallis range.
Amber Fort is 11 km from Jaipur and served as the capital
of the Kachhwaha dynasty for almost six centuries before the
creation of Jaipur. Various rulers like Raja Man Singh, Raja
Jai Singh I and Raja Jai Singh II constructed the buildings
within the fort. The architecture of Amber Fort is a classic
blend of Mughal and Hindu architectural styles.
Raja Rai Singh, one of the Akbar's distinguished generals
built the 986 m long Junagadh Fort in Bikaner between 1588
and 1593 AD. Built by pink sandstone, the fort has 37 pavilions,
massive columns, arches, screens and minarets. The carving
and paintings on the fort is noteworthy and attracts a lot
of tourists.
Rao Jodha constructed the Mehrangarh Fort in 1459 AD. There
are seven gateways to approach the fort. Rao Jodha and his
successors built some palaces within the fort from 1456 AD
onwards. These palaces are Moti Mahal, Chandan Mahal and Sheesh
Mahal. Phool Mahal or Palace of Flowers was built as a hall
of private audience. The decoration within this palace displays
the ornamentation style of the 18th century AD.
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