Jaipur
is the capital city of Rajasthan and is known for the forts
and palaces that were built by Maharajas here. Popularly known
as the Pink City, Jaipur contains many forts and palaces which
have preserved the rich cultural heritage of the city. These
structures are provided with courtyard, outbuildings, gateways
and temples. The forts also houses museums wherein the legacy
of Maharajas has been resting.
Jaigarh Fort, located around 15 km from
Jaipur is one of the most spectacular forts in India, with
almost all its original facilities intact. While Jaigarh Fort
is on top of the hill, Amber Fort is at the bottom. Both the
forts are connected through well guarded passages. Many consider
the two together as one complex.
Hawa Mahal, or the "Palace of Winds",
is a palace in Jaipur, India. It was built in 1799 by Maharaja
Sawai Pratap Singh, and designed by Lal Chand Usta. It forms
part of the City Palace and extends the Zenana or women's
chambers, the chambers of the harem. Its original intention
was to allow royal ladies to observe everyday life in the
street below without being seen.
Nahagarh Fort:-
stands on the edge of the Aravalli Hills, overlooking
the pink city of Jaipur in the Indian state of Rajasthan.
The view of the city from the fort is breath taking. Along
with Amber Fort and Jaigarh Fort it formed a strong defence
ring for the city. During the Sepoy revolt of 1857, Nahagarh
served as a refuge for Europeans fleeing from the havoc created
by mutineers in neighboring states. The word Nahargarh means
the abode of tigers. Legends say that it was name after Prince
Nahar whose spirit haunted the place and obstructed construction
of the fort.
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