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Forts
& Palaces of Rajasthan |
 what
is there in Rajasthan if not its forts and palaces
that together give the image that Rajasthan is
famous for. Built over the hilltops, in the middleof
enormous deserts, and inside the wild world, these
forts and palaces also showcases close association
between the men and their close possessions.Many
of these forts and palaces while look rugged and
rough from their exteriors; the interiors take
you to an altogether different world. Surprises
are the second name of these architectural marvels
spread throughout the land of Rajasthan.
Make sure while you are a journey
to the eternal land of Rajasthan to stay in any
of these forts and palaces, as many of these places
are again regaining their past glory. Popularly
known as the Heritage Hotels, these places are
the blend of royal past and modern world. |
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RAJASTHAN
- FORTS |
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Taragarh
Fort - Kota |
Located
at a distance of around 39 km off Kota, Taragarh
Fort was the home of a major princely state at
the height of the Rajput heydays |
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Junagadh
Fort - Bikaner |
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fort is located in Bikaner. It is one of the finest
of Rajput monuments. Raja Rai Singh, Akbar's contemporary
started building Junagadh Fort in 1587. |
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Chittorgarh
Fort - Chittorgarh |
The
fort is on a 280-hectare site on the top of a
180-metre-high hill, which rises abruptly from
the surrounding plain. |
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Amber
Fort - Near Jaipur |
It
is situated 11 km from Jaipur. It was once the
ancient capital of Jaipur State. Raja Man Singh,
the Rajput commander of Akbar's army started the
construction of the fortress palace was in 1592. |
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Jaigarh
Fort - Jaipur |
Also
known as the fort of victory, Jaigarh Fort is
a rugged structure built in 1726 by Sawai Jai
Singh. It was the royal treasury for several years.
The fort is perched on a cliff and is surrounded
by huge battlements with inside walkways offering
stunning views on all sides |
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Mehrangarh
Fort - Jodhpur |
It
is situated in Jodhpur. Rao Jodha built the fort
in 1459 when he shifted his capital from Mandore.
The fort is situated about 400-ft above the city
and has 68-ft wide and 117-ft high walls, which
dominates the surrounding plain. |
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Golden
fort or Sonar Kila - Jaisalmer |
It
is situated in Jaisalmer. Bhatti Chief Jaisal
laid the foundation of the fort in 1156 A.D on
Trikuta hill. The fort is also called Sonar Kila
or Golden Fort because it is made up of yellow
sandstone and seems to ignite into a golden flame
when scorched by the desert sun. |
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RAJASTHAN
- PALACES |
Amer
Palace - Jaipur |
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Amer palace was built by the Kachhwajas when they
rose in eminence and power under the Mughals.
Man Singh I built it in a style to rival Mughal
grandeur and opulence. |
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City
Palace - Jaipur |
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Amber, their former capital, the Kachhwaha of
Rajputs of Rajasthan moved to Jaipur. The City
Palace is the core of the royal residences in
Jaipur. Each new Maharaja made his own additions
to Sawai Jai Singh's original city palace. |
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City
Palace - Udaipur |
| As
the hub of Udaipur the City Palace stands majestically
on the hill guarded by crenellated fort walls.
A riot of arches, domes, turrets, crenellations
and chattris crown the steep fortress. |
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