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Forts
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- Jaisalmer
Fort
Jaisalmer Fort was built by Rawal Jaisal, in 1156
A.D., which crowns the 80m highTrikuta hill, has its outer wall of
palaces, houses and temples of soft yellow sandstone. This fort has
narrow winding lanes and four huge gateways, the last one leading to
main chowk dominated by the old palace of the Maharwal. Almost one
quater of the town's population resides inside the fort.
- City
Palace - Jaipur
This fort lies in the heart of the old
city. Outer wall of the palace was built by Sawai Jai Singh, but
other additions are more recent, some dating to the start of the
20th century. The palace is a blend of Rajasthani and Mughal
architecture. The son of the last Maharaja and his family still live
in part of the palace.
- City
Palace - Udaipur
City Palace is located majestically
at the center of Udaipur City guarded by crenellated fort walls. A
riot of arches, domes, turrets, crenellations and chattris crown the
steep fortress. In contrast to its rugged exterior, the inside
presents a delicate and feminine world of beauty with lavish use of
marble, mirror work, frescoes, wall paintings, a profusion of
colored glass, fluted columns, inlay work, silver doors, fountains
and gardens.
- Lake
Palace - Udaipur
Lake Palace, one of the most elegant,
majestic & beautiful palaces in the world, arising out of the
Turquoise Waters of the Pichola like an elegant fantasy in white
marble. The palace was built in the 17th century on a natural
foundation of 4 acers of rock.
- Umaid
Bhawan Palace
Umaid Bhawan Palace can qualify for
several firsts: the largest private residence in the world, the
finest extant example of art-deco, the only palace to have paintings
from the Ramayana painted by a Polish artist, the first to use
air-conditioning, electricity and elevators, and the most impressive
for its size and dimensions.
- Chittaurgarh
Fort
The Chittaurgarh Fort is a living testimony to
the bravery of the great Rajput rulers who laid down their life
fighting a superior enemy instead of leading a life of submission.
The fort is located on a hill that dominates the modern township of
Chittor. It is a fine example of the Rajput style of architecture.
The fort of Chittaurgarh can be singled out for it's glorious
history and it's stories of heroism. Countless tales of this rugged
fort and the battles fought here by it's legendary heroes fill the
pages of history books.
- Gwalior
Fort
The Fort of Gwalior has slumbered for long in
silence. Now every night, famous incidents are re-enacted in a sound
and light show. The Sound and Light show at the Man Mandir Palace of
Gwalior Fort gives you a glimpse into the glorious past.
- Jhansi
Fort
The Fort of Gwalior has slumbered for long in
silence. Now every night, famous incidents are re-enacted in a sound
and light show. The Sound and Light show at the Man Mandir Palace of
Gwalior Fort gives you a glimpse into the glorious past.
- Amer
Fort
Amer Fort also called the Abmer Fort is a
must-see if you are visiting Rajasthan. The tourists to this fort
can either approach the fort by road or take an elephant ride, which
though is quite slow yet is a lot of fun. The fort is built with
white marble and red sandstone and look even more attractive because
of the Maota Lake in the foreground.
- Neemrana
Fort
Neemrana became the third capital of the
descendants of Prithviraj Chauhan III, who was killed in battle by
Mohammad Ghori in 1192 AD. This picturesque site was chosen by Raja
Rajdeo. Neemrana derived its name from a brave local chieftain
Nimola Meo, who when defeated by the Chauhans, pleaded that his name
be given to his lost kingdom.
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