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Rajasthan Forts and Palaces
The most enchanting feature of Rajasthan is its forts and palaces that make Rajasthan perfect for tourists. Located atop the hills, in the middle of enormous deserts, and inside the wild world, these forts and palaces also reveal the close association between men and their close possessions. Many of these forts and palaces have a rugged and rough look and the exteriors. The interiors take you to an altogether different world rather. Surprises are the second name of these architectural marvels spread evenly throughout the land of Rajasthan.
Make sure that while you are on the journey to the eternal land of Rajasthan, you stay in any of these forts and palaces. Now the Heritage Hotels, these forts and palaces are a blend of royal past and the modern world.
RAJASTHAN - FORTS
Taragarh Fort - Kota
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
The fort is located in Bikaner and is one of the finest Rajput monuments. Raja Rai Singh, Akbar's contemporary started building the Junagadh Fort in 1587.
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Chittorgarh Fort - Chittorgarh
The fort is on a 280-hectare site atop the 180-metre-high hill, which rises abruptly from the surrounding plain.
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Amber Fort - Near Jaipur
It is situated 11 kms from Jaipur and was once the ancient capital of the Jaipur State. Raja Man Singh, the Rajput commander of Akbar's army started the construction of the fortress palace 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 in Rajasthan. Perched high on a cliff, the fort is surrounded by huge battlements with inside walkways offering stunning views from all the sides.
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Mehrangarh Fort - Jodhpur
It is situated in Jodhpur built by Rao Jodha in 1459 when he shifted his capital from Mandore to Jodhpur. The fort is situated at a height of about 400-ft 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 and was built by Bhatti Chief Jaisal in 1156 A.D on Trikuta hill. The fort is also called Sonar Kila or Golden Fort. It is made up of yellow sandstone, which glistens in the scorching heat and sunlight
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RAJASTHAN PALACES
Amer Palace - Jaipur
The Amer palace was built by the Kachhwajas when they rose in eminence and power under the Mughals. It was built by Man Singh I in a stylish manner to rival Mughal grandeur and opulence.
City Palace - Jaipur
From 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 who took the charge made his own additions to Sawai Jai Singh's original city palace.
City Palace - Udaipur
The hub of Udaipur - the City Palace stands majestically atop the hill guarded by high fort walls. A riot of arches, domes, turrets, crenulations and chattris crown the steep fortress.
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