Rajasthan, India - A Traveller’s Paradise

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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 [...]

The Fort of Jaipur - Nahargarh Fort

Jaipur is surrounded on all sides by rugged hills which are crowned with forts and fortification strengthening the defense of city.
The grand and imposing fort of Nahargarh stands perching a precipitous hill to the north west of the city. It was constructed by Sawai Jai Singh in1734 A.D to provide a line of defense against [...]

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