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Monuments in Rajasthan
Mehrangarh Fort, Jodhpur 
Perched on a 150 m high hill its sprawl is the most formidable and magnificent
fort in Rajasthan. Rao Jodha founded it in 1459 but subsequent rulers of Jodhpur
have also added to it over the centuries. A meandering road leads to the from
the city 5 kms below. Battle scars of canon ball hit by attacking armies of
Jaipur can still be seen on the second gate.
Rohet Fort, Near Jodhpur
Built in the 16th century, the Rohet Garh Fort has arched gateways that lead
to a central compound. All the rooms open into this compound. The resort has
a beautiful décor with carved furniture, mementos and paintings. The
dining hall is decorated with a large collection of antique hunting rifles,
shields, spearheads, daggers, tiger skins and trophies.
Kumbhalgarh Fort, Udaipur
Located 64 kms north of Udaipur in the wilderness, Kumbhalgarh is the second
most important citadel after Chittorgarh in the Mewar region. Cradled in the
Aravali Ranges the fort was built in the 15th century by Rana Kumbha. Because
of its inaccessibility and hostile topography the fort had remained un-conquered.
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.
Jaisalmer Fort, Jaisalmer
Known as SONAR QUILA or the Golden fort, rising from the sand , the mega structure
merges with the golden hues of the desert ambience and the setting suns in its
most colourful shades gives it a fairy tale look.
Fort, Chittorgarh
The fort is on a 280-hectare site on the top of a 180-metre-high hill, which
rises abruptly from the surrounding plain. There are many palaces within the
fort like Rana Kumbha Palace, Fateh Prakash Palace, Tower of Victory and Padmini's
Palace, which are a must see for the tourists. This hilltop fortress of Chittorgarh
epitomizes the romantic and doomed ideal of Rajput chivalry.
Nahargarh Fort, Nahargarh 
Nahargarh Fort is located on the sheer rugged ridge of Aravali Hills and it
forms an impressive northern backdrop of Jaipur. It looks most classy when floodlit
at night. The fort overlooks the city and presents a glittering view of the
city lights. It was built in 1734 and extended in 1868. Nahargarh meaning abode
of the tigers was built by Jai Singh to bolster the defence of Amber.
Lake Palace, Udaipur
The Lake Palace is located on the Jag Niwas Island and covers the whole of 1.5
hectare of the island in the middle of the Pichola Lake. Built by Maharana Jagat
Singh in 1743 it was meant as a royal summer palace and now converted in to
a five star palace hotel.
The City Palace, Jaipur
Located in the heart of the walled city, The City Palace Complex gives you an
idea about the far sightedness of the founder of Jaipur Sawai Jai Singh. He
left behind a legacy of some of the most imposing and magnificent architecture,
art and craft structure in the city. Jai Singh built the outer walls but its
many buildings were built later and some of them date in the twentieth century
too.
City Palace or Vinay Vilas Mahal, Alwar
The City Palace was built in 1793 A.D. by Raja Bakhtawar Singh. It represents
a intermingling of Rajput and Mughal stvles. It has graceful marble pavilions
set on lotus flower bases in the central courtyard.
Fateh Prakash Palace, Chittorgarh
Chittorgarh Fort is a massive structure with a 1 kilometre zigzag accent to
it. The road leads through seven gates to the main gate Rampol (meaning Gate
of Ram). On the climb between the second and third gate you see two Chattris
cenotaphs built to honour Jaimull and Kulla heroes of 1568 siege by Emperor
Akbar.
Rana Kumbha Palace, Chittorgarh
The ruined edifice of great historical and architectural interest, being the
most massive monument in the fort of Chittaur. The palace is believed to have
underground cellars where Rani Padmini and other women committed Jauhar.
Lalgarh Palace, Bikaner
This grand palace is an architectural masterwork in red sandstone, and was built
by Maharaja Ganga Singh Ji in the memory of his father Maharaja Lal Singh Ji
in 1902. Sir Swinton Jacob designed this oriental fantasy. This architecture
is a fusion of Rajput, Mughal and European architecture. The exterior contrasts
dramatically with the oriental interiors and amenities.
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.
The City Palace, Udaipur 
City Palace towers over the Pichola Lake. Maharana Uday Singh initiated in the
construction of the palace but succeeding Maharanas added several palaces and
structures to the complex retained a surprising uniformity to the design. The
entry to the Palace is from the Hati Pol, the Elephant gate. The Bari Pol or
the Big gate brings you to the Tripolia, the Triple gate.
Nathmal-ki-Haveli, Jaisalmer
Two architect brothers built it in the 19th century. Interestingly, while one
concentrated on the right, the other concentrated on the left and the result
is a symphony epitomising the side by side symmetry during construction. Paintings
in miniature style monopolise the walls in the interior. Mighty tuskers carved
out of yellow sandstone stand guard to the haveli.
Patwon-ki-Haveli, Jaisalmer
This is one of the largest and most elaborate Haveli in Jaisalmer and stands
in a narrow lane. It is five storeys high and is extensively carved. It is divided
into six apartments, two owned by archaeological Survey of India, two by families
who operate craft-shops and two private homes. There are remnants of paintings
on some of the inside walls as well as some mirror work.
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