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Rajasthan Fort & Palaces
Amber Fort, Jaipur
The
Amber Fort in Rajasthan built in 1592 by Raja Man Singh, is one of the finest
examples of Rajput architecture. Perched high on a barren ridge, it commands
extensive views over a deep narrow valley and the wider plains beyond.
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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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Lake Palace, Udaipur
The Lake Palace is one of the most beautiful palaces in the world, arising out of the Turquoise Waters of the Pichola like an elegant fantasy in white marble. The Lake palace was built in the 17th century on a natural foundation of 4 acres of rock. It was initially called Jag Niwas after its founder Maharana Jagjit Singh.
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Umaid Bhawan
Palace, Jodhpur
Maharaja Umaid Singhji who built this 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 Palace.
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Mehrangarh Fort, Jodhpur
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. To enter the Mehrangarh
fort, seven gates have to be crossed.
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Junagarh Fort,
Bikaner
One of the most imposing forts of Northern India - Junagarh Fort 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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Chittodgarh Fort, Chittodgarh
Chittodgarh Fort is known for its heroic history. The stories of the valiant Rajput men and women, who sacrificed their lives in the defense of their honor and this grand fort, live on in the ambience of this impressive structure in Chittodgarh.
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Ranakpur
Temples, Ranakpur
Ranakpur is located in the mountain ranges of Pali district, 23 kms away from the Phalna railway station. Ranakpur is reached after passing lush green valleys and streams and the heart capturing views drive away any fatigue of the journey. The Ranakpur Jain Temple were built during the reign of the liberal and gifted monarch Rana Kumbha in the 15th century.
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