All About Rajasthan - Desert and Forts to Villages and Banjaarey to Palaces and Tigers
Amber derives its name from Ambikashwar, a title of shiva or from Ambarisha. The oldest inscription found here dates back from 954 A.D. The place was once under the hold of the Mina tribe from whom it was wrested by the Kachhawaha Rajputs in the 11th century.
Location and Architecture
Amber fort is surrounded by chaotic masses [...]
Jaisalmer, the desert city in north-western part of Rajasthan, is the capital of proud Bhati Rajpoots who maintain a glorious record of unsurpassed gallantry. The fort was erected in 1155 A.D. by Rawal Jaisal and was named after its founder.
Architecture and Location
The fort of the desert is erected on an almost insulated peak, 250 feet [...]
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The fort of Jalore has a proud, chequered historical past and beares a great name. It was one of the most famous strong holds of the Chouhans in the Western Rajpootana between Gujrat and Rajasthan border.Â
The eastern and southern part of the Jalore district is comprised of rocky terrain of the ‘Sunda’ hill which is [...]
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