Rajasthan is a land of forts and palaces. Grand monuments stand proudly as living reminders of the rich history of this heroic land. You can see the Rajasthan forts and palaces when you visit the unique cities of Rajasthan. Jaipur, Jodhpur, Udaipur, Jaisalmer, Bikaner and Chittorgarh are just some of the places where Rajasthan Forts and Palaces abound. You can tour the fascinating Rajasthan Forts and Palaces on tours to Rajasthan with India Rajasthan Tours.
Amer Fort: The Amer Fort in Jaipur stands like a sentinel above the still waters of the Maotha Lake. The fort is a living testimony where the Hindu and Mughal architectural styles have merged
Bikaner Fort: Bikaner Fort is popularly referred to as the Junagarh Fort. It was built by Raja Rai Singh who was one of Mughal emperor Akbar's trusted generals.
Chittorgarh Fort: The magnificent Chittorgarh fort located 175 kms. east of Udaipur is dedicated to Chitrangad Maurya Bappa Rawal who was the founder of the Sisodia dynasty.
City Palace Jaipur: This former royal residence is an imposing blend of traditional Rajasthani and Mughal architecture and craftsmanship. Surrounded by walls, City palace occupies one seventh of the walled city.
Hawa Mahal Jaipur: The Hawa Mahal or the Palace of Wind is a Jaipur landmark which was built by Maharaja Sawai Pratap Singh way back in the year 1799.
Jaisalmer Fort: Jaisalmer Fort was built in 1156 and is one of the oldest forts in Rajasthan rising as it does like a mirage from the surrounding deserts. The Fort was built by Maharaja Jaisal.
Jaisalmer Fort: Emperor Sawai Jai Singh II, the builder of the city has to his credit five observatories in different parts of the country. The one he raised at Jaipur is the largest and the best preserved.
Mehrangarh Fort: The majestic Mehrangarh Fort is one of India's largest forts and located in the picturesque city of Jodhpur. The work of building the fort originally commenced in 1459
The historical forts and palaces in Rajasthan are evocative of the glory and splendor of the ancient past. Ruins of these Rajasthan monuments have continued to fascinate art lovers and historians for centuries. Highly revered for their architectural splendor, these palaces and forts owe their execution to the imagination of great rulers and emperors who dared to extend their ideas to the farthest limits of human thought. Every monument in Rajasthan is built in a distinctive constructional style and architecture.
Forts and Palaces in Rajasthan have not only withstood the ravages of time and onslaught of attacking enemies, they have gradually inculcated many features of the cultures that took shelter in the region. These are not mere stone and brick structures, but they are the existing examples through the walls of which we can travel back in time and unravel the glorious history of Rajasthan in India. The towering gates, domes, arches, corridors and Mahals of the Forts and Palaces in Rajasthan will transport you to the splendorous medieval era and provide a magnificent insight into the lives of the chivalrous Rajput warriors.
Some of the historical forts and palaces in Rajasthan have been carefully restored into luxurious heritage hotels, keeping intact the traditional work, carvings, décor and style of hospitality. These hotels welcome guests to share the glorious past of Rajasthan and partake of its present - the embodiment of Rajput hospitality, royal comforts and aristocratic cuisines. The exquisite and peaceful environment of these palaces and forts offer an out-of-the-world experience of historic living in Royal luxury.
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