If its culture is what makes India unique, Rajasthan
is one of the finest specimens of its true preservation. One can actually
witness the glory of the royalty of India in this princely state, located in
the western part. This desert state has witnessed the rise and the fall of
several dynasties. Thus, it boasts of being home to numerous historical
monuments, sprinkled in all most every part of Rajasthan, which are also a
proof of the architectural brilliance of those times.
The blog enlists five such forts and palaces, which
will let you capture the best of ancient Rajasthan:
Chittorgarh
Fort, Chittorgarh
Chittorgarh fort, located in Chittorgarh, is the
largest fort of the country. This fort and the city, every year, play host to a
major Rajput festival, ‘Jauhar Mela’. This grandest fort of the state has witnessed several wars and has related
legends of the warriors of the Rajput clan. The fort built in the shape of a fish has several structures within
it and has been ruled by various rulers from the 7th century to the
16th century.
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Chittorgarh
Fort, Chittorgarh
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Jaisalmer
Fort, Jaisalmer
Jaisalmer fort, located in Jaisalmer, fondly known
as Sonar Quila, is set amidst the golden sands of the massive Thar Desert. It
was built by Bhati Rajput ruler Rao Jaisal. This fort has witnessed various
battles fought in the ancient times. The second oldest fort in the state, along
with 4 huge gateways, houses a number of attractions such as merchant havelis, Raj Mahal, Laxminath Temple,
Jain Temples etc.
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| Jaisalmer Fort, Jaisalmer |
Amber
Fort - Amer (Jaipur)
Amber fort, also known as Amer fort, located in
Amer, Jaipur is around 11 kms away from the main city. Built by Raja Man Singh
I during the 16th century, situated high on a hill, this fort is one
of the main tourist attractions of the capital city of Rajasthan. The
architectural structure of this fort is a perfect blend of Rajput and Hindu
elements. Divided into four main sections, Amber fort has a number of
structures like Sila Devi temple, Ganesh Pol, Diwan-i-Am, Seesh Mala etc.
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| Amber Fort - Amer (Jaipur) |
City
Palace, Udaipur
City Palace, located in Udaipur, was built by
Maharana Udai Singh in the form of the capital of the Sisodia Rajput clan in
1559, after which he moved from Chittor. The complex of the palace is situated
on the east bank of the Lake Pichola and has various palaces built within. The
architecture is a blend of Mughal and Rajasthani architecture mannerisms. Since
it is placed on a hilltop, it offers an amazing city view. It has several
historic monuments like Lake Palace, Jag Mandir, Surya Chopar, Manak Mahal,
etc.
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| City Palace, Udaipur |
Hawa
Mahal, Jaipur
Hawa Mahal, located in Jaipur, is also known as The
Palace of Winds. The fort was built by Maharaja Sawai Pratap Singh, in 1799 and
was designed by Lal Chand Ustad, as the crown of Lord Krishna. Situated on a busy street of the city, this palace
made of red and pink sandstone, has a unique 5-storey exterior with 953
small-sized Jharokhas (windows). From these windows, decorated with delicate latticework, the women of the palace could
watch the daily activities of the city as they had to observe face cover ‘Purdah’
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| Hawa Mahal, Jaipur |
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