:- Forts of Rajasthan -:
Mehrangarh Fort, Jodhpur
Perched on a 150 m high hill its sprawl is the most formidable
and magnificent fort in Rajasthan. Rao Jodha founded it in 1459 but subsequent
rulers of Jodhpur have also added to it over the centuries.
Rohet
Fort, Near Jodhpur
Built in the 16th century, the Rohet Garh Fort
has arched gateways that lead to a central compound. All the rooms open into
this compound.
Luni
Fort, Near Jodhpur
Fort Chanwa of Luni is an exceptional example of elegance and symmetry in Indian
architecture of the last century.
Bila
Quila Fort, Alwar
Fort, which bound the people to watch its magnetic beauty, towering on a hill
dominating the town, is the BALA QILA (young fort).
Kumbhalgarh
Fort, Udaipur
Located 64 kms north of Udaipur in the wilderness, Kumbhalgarh is the second
most important citadel after Chittorgarh in the Mewar region.
Junagarh
Fort, Bikaner
One of the most imposing forts of Northern India-- Junagarh Fort has remained
unconquered till date. This fort was built in 15th century by one of the most
able and trusted generals of Akbar, Raja Rai Singh.
Jaisalmer
Fort, Jaisalmer
Known as SONAR QUILA, rising from the sand , the mega structure merges with
the golden hues of the desert ambience and the setting suns in its most colourful
shades gives it a fairy tale look.
Taragarh
or The Star Fort, Bundi
It was built in 1345 and is great ramble around at leisure. This is rather a
ramshackle fort, with its overgrown vegetation.
Fort,
Chittaurgarh
A standing sentinel to the courage and valor of Chittaurgarh, it stands tall
over a 180 meter high hillock covering a massive area of 700 acres.
Lohagarh
Fort, Bharatpur
Lohagarh fort, or the Iron fort was built in the early 18th century and took
its name from its supposedly impregnable defences, which are said to be inspired
by a description given in the epic, Ramayana.
Nahargarh
Fort, Nahargarh
Nahargarh Fort is located on the sheer rugged ridge of Aravali Hills and it
forms an impressive northern backdrop of Jaipur.
Fort
of Shahbad and Mosque, Near Kota
The fort was constructed in 1577 AD by the Chauhan ruler Muktaman.