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History Of Amer Fort In Jaipur

The Amer Fort ranks among the popular tourist attractions in Jaipur. It is also known as Amber Fort and is a fine example of the medieval Rajput style of architecture. It was constructed with red sandstone and white marble, which again makes it stunning to watch. At the front of the fort, there is the Maotha Lake. The mirrors of the fort reflect the waters of the lake and create a fantastic sight.  

The Amer Fort was started in the year 1592 by Raja Man Singh I of the Kachwaha dynasty. It was ultimately completed by Raja Jai Singh. Again it was refurbished by Sawai Raja Jai Singh. All in all, the fort was created over a span of two centuries. The fort’s interior is full of beautiful carvings and sculptures that are a blend of Rajput and Muslim schools of art. There are also exquisite paintings of various hunting and adventure scenes and also of the city.

The first Rajput structure took place during the reign of Raja Kakil Dev when Amber became his capital. The main buildings were expanded by Raja Man Singh I in the 1600s. Other buildings were built by subsequent kings during different dynasties.

The Amer Fort, Jaipur was built with white marble and red sandstone which makes it a spectacular sight. The attraction is increased by the Maotha Lake, which located in the front of the fort. The fort’s mirrors reflect the waters of the lake and create a great sight. In spite of the rough and craggy outer appear, the inner part of the fort presents a completely different look with plenty of grand and intricate carvings.  The carvings are a blend and mixture of the Islamic and Rajput schools of art.

Some of the well-known structures that were erected at Amer Fort in the passage of time are Shila Devi Temple, Diwan-I-Aam, Jai Mandir, Diwan-E-Khas, Kali Temple and Ganesh Pol. The fort offers breathtaking views of the city of Jaipur.

The Amer Fort is easily accessible. It only takes an hour to come to the fort from the main city center of Jaipur. Being a well-known tourist spot, Jaipur is well connected with various parts of the country. There is also an international airport in the city which operates domestic and international flights. If you wish to stay at Jaipur, there are lots of hotels to cater to your lodging requirements.


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