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The Fort of Kota

About Kota City Kota, situated on the eastern bank of the Chambal at a distance of 120 miles from Ajmer stands enclosed by a massive wall on the southern extremity of which the fort lies on a moderate eminence. The city of Kota is surrounded by huge rampart wall of unusual height, sixty to seventy feet ... SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "The Fort of Kota", url: "http://www.rajasthantour4u.com/blog/index.php/2008/09/20/the-fort-of-kota/" });

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The Fort of Jhalawar- Gagron Fort

The Gagron fort stands majestically on the crest of a hill at the confluence of the Kalisind and the Ahurivers. The former surrounding it from three sides provides an unsurpassable barrier. Location and Architecture The valley near Gagron is full three miles wide, the soil fertile and the scenery highly picturesque. The forest of each side echoed ... SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "The Fort of Jhalawar- Gagron Fort", url: "http://www.rajasthantour4u.com/blog/index.php/2008/09/19/the-fort-of-jhalawar-gagron-fort/" });

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The Fort of Bharatpur- Lohagarh Fort

Bharatpur, the city is famous for its historical fort. Suraj Mal, Badan Singh’s Son, and perhaps the greatest ruler of this area, started work on the Bharatpur fort in 1732 A.D. This fort known as Lohagarh or the Iron Fort, took sixty years to build and is still the focal point of the town. Architecture and ... SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "The Fort of Bharatpur- Lohagarh Fort", url: "http://www.rajasthantour4u.com/blog/index.php/2008/09/17/the-fort-of-bharatpur-lohagarh-fort/" });

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The Fort of Ranthambore

The fort of Ranthambore is perhaps the greatest stronghold of Rajasthan. It has an unrivaled historical past full of thrilling deeds of bravery and sacrifice. Location and Architecture The fort is situated on an isolated rock 1578 feet above the sea level. The rocky terrain around Ranthambore is full of dense forests. The historic fort is 12.8 ... SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "The Fort of Ranthambore", url: "http://www.rajasthantour4u.com/blog/index.php/2008/09/16/the-fort-of-ranthambore/" });

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The Fort of Amber – Jaipur Fort

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 ... SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "The Fort of Amber – Jaipur Fort", url: "http://www.rajasthantour4u.com/blog/index.php/2008/09/09/the-fort-of-amber-jaipur-fort/" });

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The Fort of Jaisalmer – Sonar (Golden Fort)

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 ... SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "The Fort of Jaisalmer – Sonar (Golden Fort)", url: "http://www.rajasthantour4u.com/blog/index.php/2008/09/06/the-fort-of-jaisalmer-sonar-golden-fort/" });

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The Fort of Jalore

 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. The eastern and southern part of the Jalore district is comprised of rocky terrain of the ‘Sunda’ hill which is ... SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "The Fort of Jalore", url: "http://www.rajasthantour4u.com/blog/index.php/2008/09/05/the-fort-of-jalore/" });

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