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Rajasthan Forts & Palaces
Ajit Bhawan
Palace Jodhpur
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. The most interesting feature in the building
is the courtyard-a quadrangle with exquisitely carved latticework.
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Amer Fort Jaipur
Amber is located at a distance of 11 kilometers from Jaipur and was
the old fort of the Kachhwaha clan of Amber, which used to be the
capital, till it was moved to Jaipur. The walls and the ceiling of
the Mahal are covered with a beautiful array of mirrors, which reflect
any streak of light, so as to illuminate the entire room. Located
9 Kms north west of Jaipur, the Amber Fort was once the Capital of
the Minas.
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Chittaurgarh Fort
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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City Palace Jaipur
The City Palace is located in Pink City, Jaipur which is the capital
of Rajasthan. The City Palace has an imposing blend of traditional
Rajasthan and Mughal architecture. The vast palace complex occupies
one seventh of the walled city of Jaipur. The City Palace was originally
built by Maharaja Jai Singh II of the Kachhwaha clan of Rajputs. Later
several additions were made to the palace complex by many of his successors.
The City Palace is the core of the royal residences in Jaipur.
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City Palace Udaipur
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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Hawa Mahal Jaipur
Built in 1799, by Maharaja Sawai Pratap Singh, the Hawa Mahal Palace
(Palace of the Wind , or Pink palace ) is one of the major landmarks
of Jaipur (Rajasthan - India). The structure is an interplay of red
and pink sand stone, carefully and painstakingly outlined with white
borders and motifs.
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Jaisalmer
Fort Jaisalmer
Jaisalmer Fort is a magnificient monument in Jaisalmer. The Jaisalmer
fort is the second oldest fort in Rajasthan after Chittorgarh. Jaisalmer
fort is also known as the "Sonar Quila" or the Golden fort.
This fort was built by the Bhatti Rajput chieftain Rawal Jaisal in
1156 AD.
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Junagarh Fort
Bikaner
Junagarh Fort is one of the most imposing forts of Northern India,
has remained unconquered till date. This fort was built in 15th century
by one of the most able and trusted generals of Akbar, Raja Rai Singh.
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Lake Palace Udaipur
Also known as Jag Niwas, this stunning lake palace afloat on Lake
Pichola, was developed by Rana Jagat Singh II in the 1730s as a pleasure
palace because permission had been denied to him by his father to
develop the existing island palace of Jag Mandir.
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Lalgarh Palace
Bikaner
Built in the memory of maharaja Lal Singh, Lalgarh Palace has a graceful
facade of red sandstone, and is one of Maharaja Ganga Singh’s
great achievements. The maharaja ruled for a period of 56 years. The
state especially prospered under his rule. In the fort museum which
is housed in the red sandstone Ganga Niwas, built during the reign
of Maharaja Sir Ganga Singh, here can be seen a unique collection
of miniature paintings, manuscripts, weaponry and even a world war
I bi-plane.
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Laxmi
Vilas Palace Bharatpur
Laxmi Vilas Palace was built in 1887 for Raja Raghunath Singh, the
younger brother of the then ruler of Bharatpur, Maharaja Ram Singh.
In 1994 our family home was converted into a hotel. Here at Laxmi
Vilas Palace you may relive the history of Bharatpur, feel the warm
hospitality extended to you by our present generation living in the
Palace. From our courtyard to our newly refurbished rooms, true old
style manner is preserved throughout.
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Mansingh Palace
Ajmer
The Mansingh Palace is located in the city of Ajmer, which is known
as an oasis of religious sancity. Places of interest include the Adhai
Din Ka Jhonpra, a pillared mosque of red sandstone, the 12th century
artificial lake, Ana Sagar, the Jain Temple and several others. The
hotel boasts 60 centrally air-conditioned rooms and suites that are
well furnished and equipped with modern amenities.
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Mehrangarh Fort
The Mehrangarh Fort ("Majestic Fort") is located on the
hilltop that rises sharply at the city of Jodhpur. With its 68 ft
wide and 117 ft high walls soaring 400 ft above the city the fort
dominates the surrounding plains and appears very majestic and impregnable.
The Mehrangarh Fort was founded by Rao Jodha in 1459 when he shifted
his capital from Mandore.
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Taragarh Fort
The Taragarh Fort in Kota was built in 1345 and was the center of
a kingdom in Rajasthan. Within the fort there are large reservoirs
where water was stored in case of a siege, when all the towns folk
took shelter within the walls of the fort. These reservoirs are carved
out of the rocky base of the fort. On the largest rampart of the fort
is the Bhim Burj, a large and legendary cannon.
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Umaid
Bhawan Palace Jodhpur
Umaid Bhawan Palace built by Maharaja Umaid Singhji Palace was fascinated
with western lifestyles so he marshalled the services of a well-known
Edwardian architect, Henry Vaughan Lanchester, a creditable equal
of Edward Lutyens (architect of New Delhi) to construct a three hundred
and forty seven roomed Umaid Bhawan Palace. Umaid Bhawan Palace at
Jodhpur is one of the largest and grandest private residences in the
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