The Royal State of Rajasthan is one of the biggest tourist attaction. Rajasthan is blessed with lots of forts n fortresses. These forts are the reflection of rich cultural heritage, art and architecture of India.
Amber Fort: In 16th century, Amber fort was built by Raja Man Singh. Artistically this fort is reflection of Both Rajput and Mughal architecture.Built by white marble and red sandstone. The interior of the fort is decorated with beautiful paintings, intricate carvings, mirror settings and precious stones. The exterior of the fort is strongly built and was used for defense purposes by the kings. Beautyful halls, gardens, palaces and temples inside.
Jaigarh Fort: Jaigarh fort is built on top of the hill, overlooking the city of Jaipur. Most spectacular building and popularly know as the fort of Victory.This fort was built by Raja Sawai Jai Singh .This fort provides the best view of the Aravalli hills. Tall tower, numerous temples, a granary gardens n temples inside the fort. The 'Jai Van' which is one of the biggest canons in the world is housed inside the Jaigarh fort. Fort has three large underwater tanks which help in rainwater harvesting. It belived that Jaigarh and amber fort are connected through a secreat passage. And the kings used this fort as a treasury.
Mehrangarh Fort: This fort is largest citadels in India. Fort was built by Rao Jodha in 1949, and earlier known as the 'Chintamani' fort. This fort is built on 150 m high steep hill overlooking the magnificent city of Jodhpur. The walls of the fort a embelliched with beautyful carvings, paintings and mirror work. The Phool Mahal, Sileh Khana, Daulat Khana, Sheesh Mahal and the Moti Mahal are the most charming palaces inside the fort. There is also a Museum inside the fort with miniature paintings, musical instruments, royal cradles and palanquins.
Chittorgarh Fort: The Chittorgarh has an extermely tragic history. It has witnessed Jauhar's and bloody sieges many a times in the past. It has two main entrances Ram pol and Suraj pol which has seven gates. The nine floored structure is decorated by beautiful sculptures of Hindu Gods and Goddess. The palaces like Ratan Singh palace, Rana Kumbha Palace, Fateh Prakash Palace and Rani Padmini Palace are inside the fort.
Taragarh Fort: This fort is in centre of the Rajasthan and one of the oldest hill forts in the World. The thick walled fort has six gateways and houses a massive canon called Bhim burj. During wars the people shifted to this fort for safety. There is a huge reservoir inside the fort which used to store water. this fort is the biggest forts of historical significance in Rajasthan.
Kumbhalgarh Fort: This is the second most important fort in Rajasthan after Chittorgarh. Fort has strong and thick walls, which gaves a great protection during wars. Has large number of gardens, temples and palaces. The Badal Mahal is the biggest attraction of the tourist.
Jaisalmer Fort: This fort was the second most oldest fort in the Rajasthan, more than 800 years old. Fort was built on Trikuta hills. The fort has four enterences hawa pol, bhoot pol, suraj pol, and ganesh pol. Inside the fort has a small lake and royal living area.
The Nahargarh Fort: Which literally means ' the abode of tigers' was built by Sawai Raja Jai Singh in the year 1734. This was one of the very first forts built by the rulers of jaipur. A lovely view of the city below and the Man Sagar Lake from this fort. This fort was also used as a treasury for many years.
Amber Fort: In 16th century, Amber fort was built by Raja Man Singh. Artistically this fort is reflection of Both Rajput and Mughal architecture.Built by white marble and red sandstone. The interior of the fort is decorated with beautiful paintings, intricate carvings, mirror settings and precious stones. The exterior of the fort is strongly built and was used for defense purposes by the kings. Beautyful halls, gardens, palaces and temples inside.
Jaigarh Fort: Jaigarh fort is built on top of the hill, overlooking the city of Jaipur. Most spectacular building and popularly know as the fort of Victory.This fort was built by Raja Sawai Jai Singh .This fort provides the best view of the Aravalli hills. Tall tower, numerous temples, a granary gardens n temples inside the fort. The 'Jai Van' which is one of the biggest canons in the world is housed inside the Jaigarh fort. Fort has three large underwater tanks which help in rainwater harvesting. It belived that Jaigarh and amber fort are connected through a secreat passage. And the kings used this fort as a treasury.
Mehrangarh Fort: This fort is largest citadels in India. Fort was built by Rao Jodha in 1949, and earlier known as the 'Chintamani' fort. This fort is built on 150 m high steep hill overlooking the magnificent city of Jodhpur. The walls of the fort a embelliched with beautyful carvings, paintings and mirror work. The Phool Mahal, Sileh Khana, Daulat Khana, Sheesh Mahal and the Moti Mahal are the most charming palaces inside the fort. There is also a Museum inside the fort with miniature paintings, musical instruments, royal cradles and palanquins.
Chittorgarh Fort: The Chittorgarh has an extermely tragic history. It has witnessed Jauhar's and bloody sieges many a times in the past. It has two main entrances Ram pol and Suraj pol which has seven gates. The nine floored structure is decorated by beautiful sculptures of Hindu Gods and Goddess. The palaces like Ratan Singh palace, Rana Kumbha Palace, Fateh Prakash Palace and Rani Padmini Palace are inside the fort.
Taragarh Fort: This fort is in centre of the Rajasthan and one of the oldest hill forts in the World. The thick walled fort has six gateways and houses a massive canon called Bhim burj. During wars the people shifted to this fort for safety. There is a huge reservoir inside the fort which used to store water. this fort is the biggest forts of historical significance in Rajasthan.
Kumbhalgarh Fort: This is the second most important fort in Rajasthan after Chittorgarh. Fort has strong and thick walls, which gaves a great protection during wars. Has large number of gardens, temples and palaces. The Badal Mahal is the biggest attraction of the tourist.
Jaisalmer Fort: This fort was the second most oldest fort in the Rajasthan, more than 800 years old. Fort was built on Trikuta hills. The fort has four enterences hawa pol, bhoot pol, suraj pol, and ganesh pol. Inside the fort has a small lake and royal living area.
The Nahargarh Fort: Which literally means ' the abode of tigers' was built by Sawai Raja Jai Singh in the year 1734. This was one of the very first forts built by the rulers of jaipur. A lovely view of the city below and the Man Sagar Lake from this fort. This fort was also used as a treasury for many years.
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