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Fort & Palaces in Rajasthan
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Mehrangarh Fort, Jodhpur
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.
- 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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Chittaurgarh Fort, Chittaurgarh
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.
- 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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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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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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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. This area comes to life
during meal times when Rajasthani
delicacies are served by turbaned
men and veiled women. Traditional
folk music makes the meals more
enjoyable.
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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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Narayan Niwas Palace
Narayan Niwas Palace, the only
classified heritage hotel in the
heart of the golden city Jaisalmer,
stands tall as the ?Flagship? of the
hospitality industry. This
nineteenth century ancestral
property was restored and converted
into a hotel in 1982. It?s golden
sandstone structures and intricate
carvings are a tribute to the talent
of the master craftsmen of the
bygone era.
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Neemrana Fort, Alwar
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. This picturesque site
was chosen by Raja Rajdeo and
Neemrana derived its name from a
brave local chieftain Nimola Meo,
who when defeated by the Chauhans,
pleaded that his name be given to
his lost kingdom.
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Samode Palace,
Jaipur
Samode Palace was awarded for the
best Heritage hotel in the country,
for 5 repeated years, the Palace has
been scrupulously restored offering
a retreat into an incredibly
beautiful location where one can
rejuvenate & enjoy India's natural
beauty and rich heritage. It is
located in the center of Aravali
mountains. Samode Palace is one of
India's best palaces & romantic
luxury hotels. It offers a quiet,
neat and luxurious atmosphere.
Considered India's finest hotel for
its consummate standards of modern
hospitality, accommodation,
services, cuisine and amenities, it
is the flagship of the Samode
Hotels.
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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.
- 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.
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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.
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