What is there in Rajasthan if not its forts and palaces that together give the image that Rajasthan is famous for. Built over the hilltops, in the middle of enormous deserts, and inside the wild world, these forts and palaces also showcases close association between the men and their close possessions. Many of these forts and palaces while look rugged and rough from their exteriors; the interiors take you to an altogether different world. Surprises are the second name of these architectural marvels spread throughout the land of Rajasthan.

Make sure while you are a journey to the eternal land of Rajasthan to stay in any of these forts and palaces, as many of these places are again regaining their past glory. Popularly known as the Heritage Hotels, these places are the blend of royal past and modern world.

 

RAJASTHAN - FORTS

 

Taragarh Fort - Kota

Located at a distance of around 39 km off Kota, Taragarh Fort was the home of a major princely state at the height of the Rajput heydays.
 

 

Junagadh Fort - Bikaner

The fort is located in Bikaner. It is one of the finest of Rajput monuments. Raja Rai Singh, Akbar's contemporary started building Junagadh Fort in 1587.
 

 

Chittorgarh 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.
 

 

Amber Fort - Near Jaipur

It is situated 11 km from Jaipur. It was once the ancient capital of Jaipur State. Raja Man Singh, the Rajput commander of Akbar's army started the construction of the fortress palace was in 1592.
 

 

Jaigarh Fort - Jaipur

Also known as the fort of victory, Jaigarh Fort is a rugged structure built in 1726 by Sawai Jai Singh. It was the royal treasury for several years. The fort is perched on a cliff and is surrounded by huge battlements with inside walkways offering stunning views on all sides.
 

 

Mehrangarh Fort - Jodhpur

It is situated in Jodhpur. Rao Jodha built the fort in 1459 when he shifted his capital from Mandore. The fort is situated about 400-ft above the city and has 68-ft wide and 117-ft high walls, which dominates the surrounding plain.
 

Golden fort or Sonar Kila - Jaisalmer

It is situated in Jaisalmer. Bhatti Chief Jaisal laid the foundation of the fort in 1156 A.D on Trikuta hill. The fort is also called Sonar Kila or Golden Fort because it is made up of yellow sandstone and seems to ignite into a golden flame when scorched by the desert sun.
 

 

RAJASTHAN PALACES

 

Amer Palace - Jaipur

 The Amer palace was built by the Kachhwajas when they rose in eminence and power under the Mughals. Man Singh I built it in a style to rival Mughal grandeur and opulence.

 

City Palace - Jaipur

From Amber, their former capital, the Kachhwaha of Rajputs of Rajasthan moved to Jaipur. The City Palace is the core of the royal residences in Jaipur. Each new Maharaja made his own additions to Sawai Jai Singh's original city palace.

 

City Palace - Udaipur

As the hub of Udaipur the City Palace stands majestically on the hill guarded by crenellated fort walls. A riot of arches, domes, turrets, crenellations and chattris crown the steep fortress.

 

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