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 Amber
Fort built in 16th century by Maharaja Man Singh,it sprawls on
the hillside. Its construction was started by Raja Man Singh but
completed by his descendant Jai Singh. Amber is the classic
romantic Rajasthan fort palace. Amber today is nothing but a
reflection of the glorious past of the fierce Kachwaha Dynasty
that ruled over this region from 12th to 18th century. the Amber
fort is built in re sandstone and white marble; the palace
complex has very interesting apartments. the old township of
Amber lies at the foothills of the palace and has an old world
charm. The rugged walls of this fort may not look beautiful from
outside, but the interior is a virtual paradise and painted
scenes of hunting and wars adorn the walls along with precious
stones and mirrors set into the plaster.
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City
Palace known as core of the Rajasthan, which is situated in the
heart of the city. The Palace is now converted in a museum
except for a one section where the erstwhile royal family still
lives. The Palace cum museum is constructed in the fortified
campus style and covers more than half of the old city. There
are different sections of the museum dedicate to subjects like
arms and ammunition, textile and costume, and art gallery.
Hawa
Mahal is located in the Tripolia Bazaar in the west of GPO. This
most famous landmark of Jaipur is not actually a palace but a
series of sandstone screens. This pink structure was constructed
so that the ladies of the palace could watch the royal
processions without being seen by any outsider. This sandstone
was named Palace of winds after the many brass wind vanes that
adorned it until 1960s.
Jantar
Mantar was built by Sawai Jai Singh. He was a great admirer of
progress and research made in the fields of science and
technology, but he was passionate about astronomy. Jantar Mantar
is a grand celebration of astronomical science and each
instrument here serves a particular function and gives an
accurate reading.
Ram
Bagh Palace is now one of the leading heritage hotels in India,
run by indian hotels Taj Groups of Hotels. The Palace has wide
terraces, spacious corridors and banquet rooms give the
impressions of imperial legacy that the palace has come to
unique. The queen of Jaipur constructed it in 1835. Later on the
need as a guest house an dhunting lodge came, it was changed
accordingly.
The
garden of Sisodia queen is situated on the Jaipur Agra Road at a
distance of 10km from Jaipur. The garden was created by the
queen of Jai Singh II as an escape from the court intrigues. the
landscape gardens and murals of the life of the Lord Krishna,
decorating its interiors, are breathtakingly beautiful.
The Birla Mandir situated in the south of Jaipur has been built
by wealthy Birla family.One of the largest industrial dynasties
in India. This white marble has three domes, each styled
according to different approaches to religion.
Jaigarh fort is a rugged structure built in 1726 by Sawai Jai
Singh situated in the north of Jaipur. Its structure is quite
similar to Amber Fort. The only exception is that it houses the
mighty Jaivana, the largest wheeled canon in the world. Other
attractions in the Jaigarh Fort include three water tanks, a
museum, and breathtaking views of the city below