The prized architectural jewel of Jaipur, the Amber fort is located in the medieval town of Amer, which is at a short distance of 10 kilometers from Jaipur. The fort was said to have been constructed by the Rajput King Raja Man Singh of Amer in the late 16th century and expanded by Raja Jai Singh I, before the capital …
Jaigarh Fort
Situated on a hillock known by the locals as ‘Cheel ka Teela’ (Hill of Eagles), Jaigarh was the defense fortress and cannon foundry of the Maharajas of Jaipur and the Mughals. The fort was constructed by Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh of Jaipur in 1726. The main attraction in this fort is the world’s largest cannon on wheels, named Jaivana, which …
Nahargarh Fort
Situated at around 200 meters above sea level and overlooking the Jaipur City, the Nahargarh fort was intended to be a safe haven for the Royal family of Jaipur during enemy invasions. The fortified palace was constructed during the reign of Sawai Jai Singh II in 1734 AD. The palatial fortress is constructed in a typical Rajput style architecture with …