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Amber Fort is located in Amber, 11 km from Jaipur, Rajasthan state, India. It was the ancient citadel of the ruling Kachhawa clan of Amber, before the capital was shifted to present day Jaipur. Amber Fort is known for its unique artistic style, blending both Hindu and Muslim (Mughal) elements, and its ornate and breathtaking artistic mastery.The fort borders the Maota Lake, and is a major tourist attraction in Rajasthan.
Overlooking the Delhi Jaipur
Highway, the image of the Amber Fort is beautifully reflected in
the lake below. Within the Fort lies the famous Jai Mandir
(Temple) with its world renowned Sheesh Mahal, a hall full of
Mirrors.
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. |
Amber Fort Jaipur |
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Falling under the Golden Triangle, and being visited by millions
of domestic and foreign tourists, the city of Jaipur is a place
of high tourist interest. The Pink City, as commonly known, has
all sorts of amenities for domestic and foreign tourists. Hotels
ranging from 5 star to low budgets are available, as it attracts
high tourist traffic in winters.
General Information on Amber Fort
Location : Jaipur, Rajasthan.
Origin : 16th Century.
Founded By : Maharaja Man Singh I.
Prime Attractions of Jaipur
Hawa Mahal
Jaipur's signature building, the Hawa Mahal, a multi layered palace, was
built by Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh II. Famous for it's beehive like
structure, the Mahal is an interplay of red and pink sand stone,
carefully and painstakingly outlined with white borders and motifs.
more..
Jal Mahal
The Jal Mahal Palace, Jaipur is noted for its intricate architecture.
The Palace was developed as a pleasure spot. It was used for the royal
duck shooting parties. more..
Jantar Mantar
At the entrance to the City Palace is Jantar Mantar, the 'Yantralaya' of
Sawai Jai Singh II, the last great classical astronomer in India. The
modernistic structures known as 'Yantras' are the unique creations of
this astronomer-king designed by him and built by experts to observe the
movements of sun, moon, planets and the stars. more..
Govt. Central Museum
Located in the centre of the sprawling Ram Niwas Bagh, this is the
oldest Museum in the State. The building was designed by Colonel Sir
Swinton Jacob. It was built in 1876 AD when King Edward VII visited
India as the Prince of Wales. It was opened to public in 1886 AD.
Nahargarh Fort
Beyond the hills of Jaigarh, stands the fort of Nahargarh like a
watchful sentinel guarding Sawai Jai Singh's beautiful capital.
Sawai Man Singh Museum
Located within the City Palace complex and nestled amidst old buildings,
temples and the palace quarters, this museum was founded in 1959 by
Maharaja Sawai Man Singh II. The exhibits comprise of the ancestral
collections built up by the successive rulers of Amer and Jaipur.
Sheetla Mata Fair
The Sheetla Mata Fair is held in March-April, the month of Chaitra, in
village Seel-Ki-Doongri, Jaipur. Doongri is a hillock on top of which
the shrine of Sheetla Mata stands. The fair is held in her honour every
year and attracts hordes of visitors from far and wide. |
