Forts & Palaces in India
Amer Fort, Jaipur
The fort of Amer is located at a distance of 11 kilometers from Jaipur and
was the old fort of the Kachhwaha clan of Amber, which used to be the capital,
till it was moved to Jaipur.
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.
City
Palace, Jaipur
This fort lies in the heart of theold 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.
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.
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.
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.
Jhansi Fort
The fort of Maharani Jhansi has strategic importance since the earliest
of times. It was built by Raja Bir Singh Ju Deo (1606-27) of Orchha on a
rocky hill called Bangra in the town of Balwantnagar (presently known as
Jhansi).
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.
Mehrangarh
Fort, Jodhpur
Situated on a rocky cliff 400 feet above the town of Jodhpur, Mehrangarh
Fort is one of the main attractions of the city. The fort's ramparts, which
are hewn out of the rock face, are 130 feet high in places, and are protected
by a battery of medieval cannon.
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.
Umaid
Bhawan Palace, Jodhpur
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.
Forts & Palaces in India
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