Rajasthan Forts
The princely state of Rajasthan boasts of several magnificent forts and palaces. Magnificent monuments of the bygone era still stand graceful as the living reminds of the glorious past. Tourists can see the striking monuments in the cities of Rajasthan like Jaipur, Udaipur, Jodhpur, Bikaner and Chittorgarh. Give yourself a chance to capture the glimpses of the grandeur of bygone era.
Rajasthan has always been a preferred tourist destination of the culturally rich land of India. Tourists from all over the world come to the desert land to experience the royalty of the bygone era. Known for its glorious past and rich history, Rajasthan is the place that offers you several marvelous forts and palaces. They are the historical legacies of the princely state. Till date, they proudly stand as the witness of grace, architectural splendor and chivalry of the bygone era.
Rajasthan has always been a preferred tourist destination of the culturally rich land of India. Tourists from all over the world come to the desert land to experience the royalty of the bygone era. Known for its glorious past and rich history, Rajasthan is the place that offers you several marvelous forts and palaces. They are the historical legacies of the princely state. Till date, they proudly stand as the witness of grace, architectural splendor and chivalry of the bygone era.
The indomitable pride of Chittor, the fort is a massive structure with many gateways built by the later Maurya rulers in 7th century A.D. Perched on a 180 m high hill, it sprawls over 700 acres. The chhatris within are impressive reminders of the Rajput heroism.The main gates are Padal Pol, Bhairon Pol, Hanuman Pol and Ram Pol.The fort has many magnificent monuments, which are fine examples of the Rajput architecture.
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Jungadh Fort is located in Bikaner. One of the most imposing forts of Northern India and one of the finest of Rajput monuments. Raja Rai Singh, Akbar's contemporary started building Junagadh Fort in 1587. Often attacked, Junagadh is one of the few forts in India, which was never conquered. It consists of 37 palaces, pavilions and temples built by different Kings stand protected by massive ramparts and round towers.
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Taragarh Fort is located at a distance of around 40 km from Kota.It was the home of a major princely state at the height of the Rajput heydays. This massive fort built in the year 1354 and accessible by a steep pitched road leading to its main gateway. The gateway of the Taragarh Fort is topped by rampant elephants. It consists of huge reservoirs carved out of solid rock and the Bhim Burj, the largest of
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Situated at a short distance of 11 kms, from Jaipur, the Amer Fort complex stands amidst wooded hills overlooking the Delhi-Jaipur highway, with its forbidding ramparts reflected in the still waters of the Maota Lake below. One of the finest examples of Rajput architecture, it was the ancient capital of the Kachhawah rulers. The original palace was built by Raja Man Singh and additions were made later by Sawai Jai Singh.
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The Mehrangarh Fort, Situated at an altitude of about 125 metres, the Mehrangarh Fort is spread over an area of 5 sq.km in the heart of the city of Jodhpur. This is one of the largest forts in india.The fort has been a witness to the splendour of bygone era. The beauty and the grandeur of numerous palaces in the fort narrates a saga of hard sandstones yielding to the chisels of skilled Jodhpuri sculptures.
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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. It is one of the few ancient Indian military structures to be kept intact through the ages, Jaigarh Fort has recently been opened to the public. It was sealed for seven years, due to a rumour, that an enormous treasure in gold was buried, in the fort area.
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