Amber Fort Jaipur
Many tourists visit this fort for enjoying elephant ride around the fort. This fort is
located in Jaipur. This fort stands as an architectural marvel of yesteryear
Indian architects. This fort was built in 17th century in a mixture of Hindu
architecture and Muslim architecture style. Light show is conducted every
evening. This fort has palaces, temples, gardens and many others. A temple
inside this fort was built in 16th century. This temple of Goddess Kali is an
important place for Hindu travellers. The entrance gate of this fort is a
marvel. This gate is surrounded by gardens of Mughal style. Sheesh Mahal is a
hall filled with thousands of mirror tiles. Other important places in this fort
are Jas Mandir, Aram Bagh, Jas Mahal, museum, Maota Lake and others.
City Palace Jaipur
City Palace is located in Jaipur. It was built in 18th century. This
palace has an architectural style that mixes Indian and European style. The
first main element in this palace is the entrance. There are three entrances
and each one is a beauty by itself. Mubarak Mahal used to be the reception of
the palace. Today, this Mahal houses costume museum and other exhibits. In this
museum you can find a lot of royal clothes that was worn by Sawai madho Singh,
king of the palace. It is said that he weighed 250 kg and had 108 wives.
Chandra Mahal is famous for the peacock gate. Other important spots in City
Palace are Pitam Niwas Chowk, Green Gate, Lotus Gate, Rose Gate, Diwan –I-Khas,
Siwan – E- Aam, Maharani palace, Govind Dev Ji temple, Bhaggi Khana and others.
Hawa Mahal Jaipur
Hawa Mahal is also called as the palace of wind. The palace gets this name
because of the screened walls which when opened will gush wind in and out of
the Mahal. These screens were built to let women inside the Mahal watch
activities on the street. The Mahal is made of pink and red sand stone. It was
built in 18th century in the structure of a honeycomb. There are 953 windows
with intricate latticework. As stated before, if all windows were open, you can
enjoy a real flow of wind. But, most of the windows are closed to avoid
accumulation of dust. The top attractions in this Hawa Mahal are the courtyard,
windows, fountain, imperial door and archaeological museum.
Jaigarh Fort Jaipur
This fort is also called as Victory Fort. It is located in Jaipur. The
main element that attracts people to this fort is the Jaivana Cannon. It is the
largest cannon in the country and it is placed on a tall tower that focuses
Amber Fort. This fort was meant to stand as a guarding tower for Amer fort and
other parts of Jaipur. Another rumor that populates this fort is that there is
treasure hidden inside the fort. Apart from these, this fort has many palaces,
temples, museum, gardens and others. This fort withstood a lot of damages even
after 100 years from building it. It used to house many residential areas,
water reservoirs, granary, tall tower and others. Most of those do not stand
today. A few treasures were dug and retrieved by government from this fort.
Though this is a plain fort when compared to other historic places, it is one
of the best structures of Jaipur kings that served its purpose. You can get a
panoramic view of the whole city from the top of this fort.
Nahargarh Fort Jaipur
This fort is located in Aravalli Hills,
Jaipur. This used to be a royal retreat during 18th century. This fort’s name
can be loosely translated as abode of tigers. This fort is surrounded by forest
and mountain background. This is the only fort in the country that was never
attacked at all. It gave shelter to Europeans during mutiny. This fort has many
palaces, temples, open air enclosure and many others. This fort is near to many
tourist attractions like Hawa Mahal,
Jaigarh Fort, Jal Mahal and others. Thus, you can spot most of these
attractions from the top of Nahargarh Fort.
Ranthambore Fort, Sawai Madhopur
This majestic fort is the landmark of Ranthambhore National Park. Situated about
5kms inside the wildlife reserve, Ranthambhore Fort is the marvel of the
Chauhan dynasty. The construction of the fort began in 944 AD under the rule of
King Sapaldaksha but it was during the time period of Rao Hammir Deo Chauhan
that the fort took shape. It is recognized by UNESCO World Heritage Site that places it
under the title ‘Hill Forts of Rajasthan’. The mansion is built upon a 700ft
high hill and is one of the major attractions in Ranthambhore National Park.
Once this fort severed as a royal hunting reserve and had a sprawling jungle
around it giving enough space to carry out this adventure sport. However during
the 1950s it became a part of the ‘Sawai Madhopur Game Sanctuary’ that was set
up to conserve the dwindling wildlife in the area.
Trinetra Ganesh Temple, Sawai Madhopur
Situated inside Ranthambhore Fort, Trinetra
Ganesh Temple is yet another attraction in Ranthambhore National Park. Trinetra
(Three-Eyed) Ganesh or Pratham Ganesh Temple is amongst the oldest temples in
Rajasthan. It is one of those temples, where one can find the deities of the entire
family of Lord Ganesha. The temple was built by King Hammer, who is believed to
be an ardent devotee of Lord Ganesha. The legend has it that while King Hammer
was at war here, their stocks of food were running out. Then one night, Lord
Ganesha appeared before the King and assured him that the stocks will be filled
and his problems will be solved by the next morning. Miraculously, the next
day, the war ceased and the food stock replenished; therefore the king decided
to build a temple for Lord Gamesha here. A large number of Ganesha devotees
throng this temple and five aartis are held each day here.
Taragarh Fort, Bundi
The palace is entered through the imposing
Hathia Pol ("Elephant Gateway"), flanked by two towers and topped by
a pair of huge painted elephants. The most spectacular parts of the palace are
the Chattar Mahal (built in 1660), and the Chitrashala, an arcaded gallery
(built between 1748 and 1770) overlooking a hanging garden. The murals in these
are regarded as among the finest examples of Rajput painting. The themes they
cover include scenes from religious ceremonies, hunting scenes and other
princely amusements. The colors are predominantly blue and green, with touches
of deep red and yellow. The Taragarh Fort crowns the crest of a steep hill
overlooking the town, while the Garh Palace spills picturesquely down the
hillside. This palace is Bundi's – and Rajasthan's – jewel. Lieutenant Colonel
James Tod, (1782-1835), the British Political Agent and author of the
authoritative Annals and Antiquities of Rajasthan, wrote that "the coup
d'oeil of the castellated palace of Bundi, from whichever side you approach it,
is the most striking in India."
Pushkar Lake
The scenic lake of Pushkar is situated in a
valley about 10 kms to the northwest of Ajmer. Pushkar Lake is enclosed by
hills and desert. Pushkar Lake is one of the most holy place for Hindus. There
are about 52 Ghats and 400 temples in Pushkar which are situated on the banks
of the Pushkar Lake. It is considered that the famed waters of the Pushkar wash
away the sins of whole life.
Pilgrims from all over come to take bath in
the holy waters of Pushkar on the day of Kartik Purnima or on any of the four
days before the day of Kartik Purnima and also worship at the Ghats. The
spiritual water of the Lake is also considered to treat skin diseases, making
Pushkar "the Lourdes of the East".
History of Pushkar Lake -
The history of Pushkar Lake dates back to 4th century BC.
The creation of Pushkar Lake, as an artificial lake goes back to12th century.
In 1615–16, the Mughal emperor Jahangir set up his hunting lodge on the shores
of the Pushkar Lake. He came to this lodge for hunting when he was staying in
Ajmer, about 20 kilometres from Pushkar. This act breaks the local custom of in
which animals are not to be killed in the areas of the holy lake. Later,
grandson of Jahangir named Aurangzeb (1618–1707) destroyed some of the temples
of the pushkar which were built again afterwards. The Rajput rulers of Amber,
Bundi, Bikaner and Jaisalmer put their maximum efforts to re-establish the
significance of the lake and its nearby temples.
Ghats of the Pushkar Lake are also renovated
and also temples are built around it by various rulers like Maharaja Man Singh
I of Amber, Daulat Rao Scindia, Maha Rana Pratap etc.
Brahma Temple in Pushkar
Brahma Temple in Pushkar is one of the most
famous and only few of the temples dedicated to Lord Brahma in the holy city of Pushkar, Rajasthan. This
Pushkar Brahma Temple is the place of deep spirituality and thousand of
devotees come here to pay homage to the many gods that reside in this temple
town. Pushkar city has over 500 temples with the main Pushkar temple. It is
dedicated to lord Brahma and the only Brahma temple anywhere in the world.
Although the structures of the temple dates back to 14th century but it is
believed that the temple is about 2000 years old.
Chittorgarh Fort, Chittorgarh
Chittorgarh Fort is an acknowledgement to the
courage of the gallant Rajput rulers who sacrificed their life combating
dominant rivals instead of surrendering before them. Chittorgarh Fort is said
to have been the capital of the Guhilots and Sisodia kings beside other
dynasties who ruled Mewar between the eighth and the sixteenth centuries.
The fort was attacked three times and every
time it got saved by the daring heroism of the Rajput warriors. In 1303, for
the first time, this fort was attacked by Allaudin Khilji said to fulfill his
desire to make off with Rani Padmini. For the second time, the Fort was sacked
by Sultan Bahadur Shah of Gujarat in 1535. In 1567, it was attacked for the
last time by Mughal Emperor Akbar to conquer Maharana Udai Singh. Every time, a
jauhar (mass suicide) was observed and the women folk of the Royalty never
submitted themselves.
This colossal fort is accessible through
seven huge gates (Pols) that are comprised of strong iron spikes and served as
a watch tower in earlier times. The way to Chittorgarh Fort will take you
through crisscross paths that would be interrupted at intervals by seven giant
pols (gateways). The foremost gate you will come across is the 'Ram Pol' (the
gate of Lord Rama) that has a temple in its vicinity. While climbing further,
you would find two cenotaphs near Padal Pol. These cenotaphs are dedicated to
Jaimal and Kala, who were killed by Akbar in the battle of1567.
Its eventful history and rich monumental
heritage is characterized by strong fortification, gateways, bastions, palaces,
temples, towers and reservoirs which are fine examples of Rajput architecture.
Vijay Stambh Chittorgarh
Vijay Stambh, established by Maharana Kumba
in Chittorgarh is a nationalistic masterwork
built to remember the triumph of the kingdom over the trespasser Mohammed
Khilji. Constructed between 1442 AD and 1449 AD, this 'Victory Tower'
commemorate King Rana Kumbha victory over joint armies of Malwa and Gujarat
which was led by Khilji.
The tower is adorned memorably with Hindu God
and Goddess. It is dedicated to Lord Vishnu. Vijay Stambh is a 9 story tower
with a height of 37.19 mtr. Made with red sand stone and white marble, this
tower has a balcony in each stories. Filled with inscriptions, images of
wepons, musical instruments etc, this tower also has the portrait of Jaita,
architect of this tower with his 3 sons – Napa, Puja and Poma. Tower is one of
the most attractive part in Chittorgarh Fort.
Kumbhalgarh fort Kumbhalgarh
Kumbhalgarh Fort is a Mewar fort built on the
Aravalli Hills, in the Rajsamand District of Rajasthan. Kumbhalgarh is the
birthplace of Maharana Pratap, the great king and warrior of Mewar. The fort
was constructed and expanded in the course of the 15-19th century by Rana
Kumbha. Occupied until the late 19th century, the fort is now open to the
public and is spectacularly lit for a few minutes each evening. The Kumbhalgarh fort is the second largest wall
in the world after the Great Wall of China. It was constructed by Rana Kumbha
between 1443-1458 A.D. The fort has ten gates and several temples dedicated to
Hindu and Jain God. The Kumbhalgarh Fort is an unparalleled fort in the state
of Rajasthan owing to its strategic location on the Aravalli, and the strong
fortification wall built around it.
City Palace Udaipur
The City Palace stands tall over Pichola Lake, having served as an abode for
the ruling royalty. Construction was begun by Maharana Udai Singh and was
continued by successive Maharanas who incorporated several palaces and
structures to the complex. Interestingly, each addition preserved the original
style of the design. Visitors enter the palace through Bari Pol (the Big Gate)
which leads one to Tripolia (the Triple Gate) where it was once a custom to
distribute the Maharaja’s weight in gold and silver to his subjects. It now
serves as the main ticket office. The palace has numerous balconies, cupolas
and towers that overlook Pichola Lake. The structure is just as beautiful
inside as it is spectacular from the outside. Each palace is designed in a
unique way, and decorations like mirrored tiles, paintings, glass work and
ornamental tiles bring to life the opulence of the era. Today, the main section
of the palace has been converted into a museum that houses a large collection
of artifacts.
Jag mandir Udaipur
Jag Mandir is a palace built on an island in
the Lake Pichola. It is also called the "Lake Garden Palace". The
palace is located in Udaipur city in the Indian state of Rajasthan. Its construction is credited to
three Maharanas of the Sisodia Rajputs of Mewar kingdom. The construction of
the palace was started in 1551 by Maharana Amar Singh, continued by Maharana
Karan Singh (1620–1628) and finally completed by Maharana Jagat Singh I
(1628–1652). It is named as "Jagat Mandir" in honour of the last
named Maharana Jagat Singh. The royal family used the palace as a summer resort
and pleasure palace for holding parties. The palace served as a refuge to
asylum seekers on two separate occasions.
Nakki Lake Mountabu
Nakki Lake in Mount Abu truly defines romance in Rajasthan. Named as
Love Lake of Mount Abu, it is also a largest manmade lake at the height of
11,000 meters in India. It is also a sacred lake for the Garacia tribe of
Rajasthan and at the time of their festival in Shukla paksha which falls in
April month it is the place of worship and remembrance of their ancestors.
People consecrate their nails in the lake on this festival. It is the reason
for naming of this lake as 'Nakki'.
Dilwara temples Mountabu
The
Dilwara temples of India are located about 2½ kilometres from Mount Abu, Rajasthan's only hill station. These Jain
temples were built by Vastapul Tejpal , a Jain laymen between the 11th and 13th
centuries AD and are world-famous for their stunning use of marble. The five
legendary marble temples of Dilwara are a sacred pilgrimage place of the Jains.
Some consider them to be one of the most beautiful Jain pilgrimage sites in the
world. The marble temples have an opulent entranceway, the simplicity in
architecture reflecting Jain values like honesty and frugality. The temples are
in the midst of a range of forested hills. A high wall shrouds the temple
complex. Although the Jains built some beautiful
temples at other places in Rajasthan, some believe that none come close to
these in terms of architectural perfection. The ornamental detail spreading
over the minutely carved ceilings, doorways, pillars and panels is simply
marvellous. Facilities are available for
bathing, which is mandatory before puja is performed for the idols. These
facilities use passive solar power to heat up the water for bathing and other
things. Guided tour hours for tourists are posted outside the temple.
Ranakpur Jain Temple, Ranakpur
Ranakpur is one of the five most important
Jain pilgrimage sites of India. The Jain temples in this town are dedicated to
Lord Adinath, who was the first Jain Tirthankara. The most popular of the Jain
temples present in the place includes the Chaumukha Temple. The Ranakpur Jain
temple was built in 15th century AD, during the rule of Rajput monarch, Rana
Kumbha.
The Jain community and their temples built in
the place, were patronized by the ruling Mewar Dynasty. I is said that, Dhanna
Shah, the founder of these temples, received land form Rana Kumbha, for
building this temple. These temples are 500 years old, but are still in good
condition and are well preserved.
The basement of this temple is spread over a
total area of 48,000 sq ft, covering the whole complex. The complex of this
temple comprises four subsidiary shrines, along with 29 pillared halls and 80
domes that are supported by 1444 pillars, all intricately carved. The carvings
on these pillars are present at a height of 45 ft and include pictures of
nymphs playing flute and in various dance postures. In its assembly hall, there
are two big bells weighting 108 kg each, whose sound echoes in the hall when
being rung.
The complex of Chaumukha Temple consists of
several other Jain temples like the temple of Parshvanath. This temple was
built in the 15th century AD and is known for its engraved windows embellished
with Jain figures. Near to this temple, there are two more temples out of which
one is dedicated to Neminath, who was the 22nd Jain Tirthankara and the other
one is dedicated to the Sun God.
Mehrangarh Fort Jodhpur
Mehrangarh Fort, Jodhpur is one of the
largest forts in forts. It is also the most magnificent fort in Jodhpur,
infact, in the whole Rajasthan. The fort is amongst the popular tourist places in India. It is
situated on a 150 m high hill. It was founded by Rao Jodha in 1459. Other
attractions of Mehrangarh Fort, Rajasthan include several palaces inside the
fort, with their sprawling and huge courtyards. One of the fort's palaces, The
Moti Mahal or the Pearl Palace, has the royal throne of Jodhpur, the Sringar
Chowki. The fort also has galleries, temples, etc. To the left of the
Mehrangarh Fort is the Chhatri of a soldier, Kirat Singh Soda. It is the spot
where he fell while defending the fort against the armies of Amber.
Umaid Bhawan Palace, Jodhpur
Umaid
Bhawan Palace, located at Jodhpur in Rajasthan, India, is one of the
world's largest private residences. A part of the palace is managed by Taj
Hotels. Named after Maharaja Umaid Singh, grandfather of the present owner Gaj
Singh of the palace, this edifice has 347 rooms and serves as the principal
residence of the erstwhile Jodhpur royal family. A part of the palace also
houses a museum. Umaid Bhawan Palace was called Chittar Palace during its
construction due to use of stones drawn from the Chittar hill where it is
located. Ground for the foundations of the building was broken on 18 November
1929 by Maharaja Umaid Singh and the construction work was completed in 1943. The
Palace was built to provide employment to thousands of people during the time
of famine.
Jaisalmer Fort Jaisalmer
Golden
Fort of Rajasthan:- Jaisalmer Fort
locally known as Sonar Quila is one of the largest forts in the world located
in Jaisalmer city in Rajasthan, India. It was built in 1156 AD by the Bhati
Rajput ruler Rao Jaisal, from where it originates its name. This fort is
popularly known as the 'Sone Ka Quila (Golden Fort)' by the local people and is
one of the most magnificent monuments in the city of Jaisalmer. The fort is
standing proudly in the middle of the unending golden sands of Thar Desert, Jaisalmer fort is one of the most prominent
tourist attractions of Jaisalmer.
Tanot mata Temple Jaisalmer
The
story of Tanot Temple at the Longewala border in Rajasthan is one such
miraculous tale when the local deity Tanot aka Awad Mata didn't let any
Pakistani tank bomb explode and Indian soldiers who were certain of martydom
and defeat went on to crush the
Pakistanis in both 1965 as well as 1971 wars. The legend say that in both wars
more than 3,000 bombs were dropped either in the vicinity or while of the
temple, but none exploded. And one can see some of those bombs in the Museum
built by BSF inside the temple premises. Situated 150 Kms from the city
Jaisalmer in Western most point of Rajasthan, Tanot has become one of most
visited tourist spots especially for those who love the wilderness of Rajasthan
and admire stories related to army heroics. We are one of the most popular car
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Junagarh Fort Bikaner
Junagarh Fort is a major attraction in
Bikaner. The fort was built in 1478 by Maharaja Rao Bika. Junagarh fort complex
consists of temples and palaces. The artistically done balconies, courtyards,
windows catch the eyes of the visitors. The Zenana quarters in particular
capture the attention of tourists as they exhibit exquisite designs of great
artistic skill. Mirror work, frescos and lacquer work all make this fort look
very attractive. Karan Mahal, Phool Mahal, Anup Mahal, Chandra Mahal are some
major attractions here.
Gajner
Palace Bikaner
The
palace is situated about 20kms from the city of Bikaner and is set up beside a
beautiful lake called Gajner Lake. One has the opportunity to enjoy nature
walks, boating and desert safaris near the palace.
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Rate Temple - Karni Mata Temple Bikaner
Karni mata Temple is probably one of the most
famous places to visit in Bikaner. This temple is known for its sizable
population of rats that are the permanent residents here. Today, there are
about 20,000 rats that live in the temple premises and no doubt attract the
attention of many travelers.
Bhangarh Fort Alwar
Bhangarh Fort is situated within the Alwar
District and is in close proximity to the city of Alwar. This quaint old fort
and its earthy Rajput charm come hand in hand with a strange law, which is
peculiar to this area. This law stipulates that entry into the Fort of Bhangarh
between sunset and sunrise is strictly prohibited. The fort of Bhangarh was
home to Madho Singh the brother of Raja Man Singh who was the right hand of
Emperor Akbar. This Fort of Bhangarh has interesting architectural detailing
and overlooks the ruins of the palace. A quiet afternoon in the Fort of
Bhangarh overlooking the lush green lower hills of the Aravalli’s is a
travelling must.
Alwar Fort Alwar
Alwar Fort is a large fort and also known as
Bala Quila which means 'Young Fort'. Located at the top of 300 mar steep
cliffs, Alwar fort is facing the Alwar city. This fort is built by Hasan Khan
Mewati in 1550 A.D.Alwar fort is 5 km long and 1.5 km wide and has six
historical entrances - Chand Pol, Suraj Pal (named after Raja Suraj Mal of
Bharatpur), Jai Pol, Kishan Pol, Andheri Gae and Laxman Pol. Legends says that
Pratap Singh, founder of Alwar state entered in the fort through Laxman Pol.
Laxman Pol is the only mattled road which connects city and fort.
Hasan Khan Mewati built the Bala Quila in
1551 AD. After that, Alwar fort was ruled by Mughals, Marathas, and Jats.
Lastly in 1775 A.D Kachhwaha Rajput Pratap Singh captured it and laid the
foundation of Alwar city near it. Babur, the Mughal emperor had spent a night
in the fort whereas Jahangir stayed for three years during exile period and at
that time he named it as Salim Mahal.
Rajasthan is the land of kings. Many kings have ruled this
state in pieces and as a whole. This is the main reason for varying styles of
historic marvels in this place. There are a lot of historic places in this state that are termed as
iconic attractions for a reason. This article will focus on the top 12 historic
places that serve as a purpose for visiting Rajasthan.
Anyone who visits this state should visit these places to enjoy the real
richness of this land. Mesmerizing Rajasthan Forts and Palaces tell the bygone
era of former royal seat of the Rajputs. The Rajputs like the Mughals were
creative builders and have patronized some of the most illustrious and impressive forts and palaces in Rajasthan. Almost every
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