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1) Chittorgarh Fort
It
was designated UNESCO world heritage site in 2013. It is one of the largest
forts of India. From 7th century, the fort was ruled by the kings of Mewar. It
was attacked thrice by Muslim rulers. In 1303 Allauddin Khilji defeated Rana
Ratan Singh, in 1535 Bahadur Shah, the Sultan of Gujarat defeated Bikramjeet
Singh and in 1567 Akbar defeated Maharana Udai Singh II who left the fort and
founded a new city Udaipur. It is adorned with Gates, Vijay Stambha, Kirti
Stambha, Rana Kumbha Palace, Fateh Prakash Palace, Gaumukh Reservoir and Padmini's
Palace
2) Kumbhalgarh
It
was designated UNESCO world heritage site in 2013. Kumbhalgarh Fort is the
second most important fort of Rajasthan after Chittorgarh. It is located at a
distance of 64 km from Udaipur in the district Rajasmand. Kumbhalgarh Fort is
easily accessible from the city of Udaipur. This fortress is secured under the
protection of the Aravali ranges. Kumbhalgarh Fort was built by Maharana Rana
Kumbha in the 15th century.
It
is encircled by thirteen elevated mountain peak, the fort is constructed on the
highest peak (1,914 meters) above sea level. The fortification of the fort is 36
kilometers and this fact has made this fort to be in the international records.
It is stated to be the second longest wall in the world, the first being ''the
Great Wall of China''. The huge complex of the Fort has numerous palaces, temples
and gardens making it magnificent.
3) Ranthambore Fort
Ranthambore
Fort is located within the Ranthambore National Park, near Sawai Madhopur, the
park was hunting grounds of the Maharajahs of Jaipur till India's Independence.
It is a formidable fort having been a focal point of the historical
developments of Rajasthan. The fort is known for the glory and valor of Hammir
dev of the Chauhan dynasty.
The
Ranthambore fort was built by a Chauhan Rajput ruler. A widely held belief
states that the fort was built the reign of Sapaldaksha, in 944 CE. Another
theory states that the fort was built during the reign of Jayant, in 1110 CE.
According to Government of Rajasthan's Amber Development & Management
Authority, it is likely that the construction started in the mid-10th century
during the reign of Sapaldaksha, and continued a few centuries.
4) Gagron Fort
Gagron
is among the six forts of Rajasthan that were included in the UNESCO's list of
World Heritage Sites. These hill forts, which were built between the 8th and
the 19th centuries, are located in the Aravalli mountain range and are
excellent examples of Rajput military hill architecture.
5) Jaisalmer Fort
Jaisalmer
fort is locally known as “Sonar Quila”. It was built in 1156 AD by the Bhati
Rajput ruler Rao Jaisal. This fort is popularly known as the 'Sone Ka Quila
(Golden Fort)' by the local people and is one of the most magnificent monuments
in the city of Jaisalmer. The fort is standing proudly in the middle of the
unending golden sands of Thar desert, Jaisalmer fort is one of the most
prominent tourist attractions of Jaisalmer.
The
Jawahar Palace is among the other tourist attractions of Jaisalmer fort which
was the residence of a royal family. This place is famous for its beautiful
construction and ornate design which captivate tourist’s attention during their
visit to this palace. Ganesh Pol, Rang Pol, Bhoota Pol and Hava Pol are the
entrance gates of this fort which is known for sculptured beauty and beautiful
design. Some havelis are many hundreds of years old.
6) Keoladeo National
Park
Initially
known as the Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary, the Keoladeo National Park is recognized
as one of the world’s most important bird breeding and feeding grounds. It
originated in as a royal hunting reserve during the 1850s and was a game
reserve for Maharajas and the British. In fact, Lord Linlithgow, Viceroy of
India from 1936 to 1943, shot over thousands of ducks with his hunting party in
a single day! In 1982, Keoladeo was declared a national park and then later
listed as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1985. The park is home to over 370
species of birds and animals such as the basking python, painted storks, deer,
nilgai and more.
7) Jantar Mantar
It
was designated UNESCO world heritage site in 2010.It was constructed by Raja
Jai Singh. He built five observatories in Delhi, Mathura, Varanasi, Ujjain and
Jaipur. It is an equinoctial sundial, consists of a gigantic triangular gnomon
with the hypotenuse parallel to the Earth's axis. On either side of the gnomon
is a quadrant of a circle, parallel to the plane of the equator. The instrument
is intended to measure the time of day, correct to half a second and
declination of the Sun and the other heavenly bodies. The Vrihat Samrat yantra
is a sundial that can give the local time to an accuracy of 2 seconds.
8) Amer Fort
Amer
Fort is a fort located in Jaipur, Rajasthan. It is located high on a hill, it
is the principal tourist attraction in the Jaipur area. The town of Amer was
originally built by Meenas, and later it was ruled by Raja Man Singh I.
It
is constructed of red sandstone and marble, the attractive, opulent palace is
laid out on four levels, each with a courtyard. It consists of the Diwan-i-Aam,
or "Hall of Public Audience", the Diwan-i-Khas, or "Hall of
Private Audience", the Sheesh Mahal (mirror palace), or Jai Mandir, and
the Sukh Niwas where a cool climate is artificially created by winds that blow
over a water cascade within the palace.
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