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and Palaces in Rajasthan |
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Junagarh Fort-Bikaner
Junagarh Fort in Bikaner is an impressive
fort built by a Rajput ruler. Raja Rai Singh
in 1587. A fort which has never been conquered,
though it has been attacked many times.
Junagarh Fort contains 37 palaces and many
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Chittorgarh Fort - Chittorgarh
Chittorgarh Fort is known for its heroic
history. The Vijay Stambha or Tower of Victory,
a popular landmark in Chittorgarh Fort,
is a grand 122-feet high structure. It was
built by Rana Kumbha to commemorate his
victory over Sultan Muhammed Khilji of Malwa.
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Amber Fort - Jaipur
Amber Fort is located 11 km from Jaipur.
Set on the banks of Maota Lake, this grand
fort was built by Raja Man Singh with later
additions by Raja Jai Sigh I and Raja Jai
Singh II. Raja Man Singh. |
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Mehrangarh Fort - Jodhpur
Dominating the skyline of Jodhpur town,
the Mehrangarh Fort is a majestic monument
built by Rao Jodha in 1459. Towering 400
feet above the city, the Mehrangarh Fort
has never been conquered in battle. is a
heritage monument in an excellent state
of preservation. |
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Jaigarh Fort - Jaipur
Jaigarh or Fort of Victory was constructed
by Sawai Jai Singh of Jaipur in 1726. This
grand fort has the largest wheeled cannon
or Jaivan perched on its battlements. Jaigarh
Fort was used as the treasury of the royal
family of Jaipur. |
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Golden fort - Jaisalmer
The stunning Jaisalmer Fort made of golden
yellow sandstone set is like an amber jewel
in the Rajasthan desert. Situated on Trikuta
Hill in Jaisalmer, this magnificent fort
was built by Raja Jaisal. It is one of the
oldest forts in Rajasthan. |
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Amer Palace - Jaipur
Man Singh I, built the beautiful Amer Palace.
The Ganesh Pole, Jai Mandir, Sheesh Mahal
and Sukh Niwas are structures of historical
interest in this beautiful palace characterized
by its luxury and splendor. |
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City Palace - Jaipur
The City Palace Jaipur is also known as
the Chandra Mahal or Moon Palace and it
is here that the royal family of Jaipur
stays even today. The Sawai Man Singh II
Museum occupies the ground floor and the
courtyards of the City Palace. |
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City Palace - Udaipur
The city Palace Udaipur is like a fairytale
palace. It combines elements of Chinese
and European architecture and has a number
of turrets, domes and arches to form a fascinating
sight. The palace is made of granite and
marble and is built on a raised height and
encircled by ramparts. |
