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 Forts
& Palaces of Rajasthan
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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. The fort has
seven gates of which the noted ones are the Jayapol, built by
Maharaja Man Singh in 1806; Fatehpol or the Victory Gate built by
Maharaja Ajit Singh; and the Lohapol or the Iron Gate. |
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Deep
in the heart of the Thar Desert is Jaisalmer, one of the last
princely bastions in the region. Founded on what was the cross -
road of lucrative trade routes, this remote settlement came to be
celebrated for the valour of its rulers, and for the aesthetic sense
represented by their palaces and havelis. |
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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. The fort is located on a
hill that dominates the modern township of Chittor. It is a fine
example of the Rajput style of architecture. |
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The
Junagarh 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. The fort is located on a
hill that dominates the modern township of Chittor. It is a fine
example of the Rajput style of architecture. |
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Built
in 1799, by Maharaja Sawai Pratap Singh the 'Hawa Mahal', Palace of
the Wind, is one of the major landmarks of Jaipur. It is an integral
part of the City Palace, an extension of the Zenana (women's
chambers) standing away from the main complex. |
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Located
in the capital of Rajasthan, the City Palace of Jaipur or the main
palace is an imposing blend of traditional Rajasthan and Mughal
architecture. The vast palace complex occupies one seventh of the
walled city of Jaipur. Originally built by Maharaja Jai Singh II of
the Kachhwaha clan of Rajputs, additions have been made to the
palace complex by many of his successors. |
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The
majestic white City Palace located in the heart of Udaipur, was
originally built by Maharana Udai Singh of the Sisodia Rajput clan
and extended to its present form by subsequent Maharanas. Built in
granite and marble and surrounded by crenellated fort walls, the
largest palace complex in Rajasthan stands on a crest overlooking
the Pichola Lake. |
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Ajit
Bhawan was exclusively built for maharaja Ajit singh, the younger
brother of maharajah of Jodhpur. It is an impressive red sandstone
structure of 1940's with arched windows, carved balconies and
cupolas adding to its rugged beauty. |
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Situated
on a steep hill, Mehrangarh Fort is one of the largest forts in
India. The fort has been a witness to the splendour of a 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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The
shimmering Lake Pichola surrounds the Lake Palace with a unique
mystique, all its own. The Lily pond seems to carry that very
mystique inside, in the centre of the palace. Here, dining is a
pleasure during the day. And magic at night. |
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Designed
by a Britisher for Maharaja Ganga Singh, this palace displays a
magnificent blend of Oriental and European style. The terraced lawns
and the Bougainvillea bushes add beauty to the palace. Peacocks
stroll around the palace, which has been partly converted into a
hotel. |
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A
golden age dawned upon the old city of Bharatpur, traditionally the
home of Jats. Otherwise the tillers of the land, the jats establish
their pre-eminence in the region long before the before the
emergence of Rajputs. |
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Jaipur,
creates just the right ambience for honeymooning or business
conferences. A Five Star Hotel with 100 beautifully designed and
furnished rooms and suites. |
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Narayan
Niwas Palace is located is easily accessible as it is strategically
located in the heart of the city of Jaisalemer. The roads to Jodhpur
and Bikaner are further well connected to provide a scenic view
throughout the drive. |
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Built
since 1464 AD, Neemrana Fort-Palace is among India's oldest heritage
resorts. Neemrana became the third capital of the descendants of
Prithviraj Chauhan III, who was killed in battle by Mohammad Ghori
in 1192 AD. |
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The
winner of the award for the best Heritage hotel in the country, for
5 consecutive years, the Palace has been meticulously restored
offering a retreat into an aesthetically beautiful environment where
visitors can enjoy India's natural beauty and rich history. |
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A
splendid example of Indo-colonial and the art-deco style of the
thirties, Umaid Bhawan is one of the largest and grandest private
residences in the world. The palace was built between 1929 and 1943
and over 3000 artisans worked over 14 years to create this
magnificent edifice. |
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Overlooking
the Delhi Jaipur Highway, the image of the Amber Fort is beautifully
reflected in the lake below. Within the Amer Fort lies the famous
Jai Mandir (Temple) with its world renowned Sheesh Mahal, a hall
full of Mirrors. |
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