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Rajasthan is a land of Palaces and palaces. Built on high hilltops, in the middle of enormous deserts, and on islands in lakes, the forts and palaces of Rajasthan India, showcase the architectural heritage of Rajasthan. Many of these Rajasthan forts and palaces look rugged and rough from their exteriors; the interiors take you to an altogether different world. Surprises are the second name of these architectural marvels, which are the Rajasthan forts and palaces spread throughout Rajasthan India.
Make sure while you are on a journey to the eternal land of Rajasthan to stay in any of these Rajasthan forts and palaces, as many of these places are again regaining their past glory. Popularly known as the Heritage Hotels, these places are a blend of the royal past and modern world, which you can see on tours to Rajasthan India.
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Jaigarh Palace in Rajasthan Situated atop a hill, the Jaigarh Palace in Jaipur presents one of the most magnificent sights. It is also known as the Palace of Victory. Jaigarh Palace was constructed between 15th and 18th Century. It is situated approximately 15 km from the city of
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| According to the wide spread legend, the Palace is named after Nahar Singh, a prince whose spirit obstructed the construction of the Palace. So, a tantrik was called and the spirit agreed to leave the place only if the Palace was named after him. The Nahargarh Palace sits atop a rugged ridge of the Aravalis...... |
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| City Palace towers over the Pichola Lake. Maharana Uday Singh initiated in the construction of the palace but succeeding Maharanas added several palaces and structures to the complex retained a surprising uniformity to the design...... |
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For over a hundred years Jag Mandir has served as the main pleasure palace of the Sisodia rulers. During the rule of Maharana Sangram Singh II (1716-34) his son Jagat Singh II had asked permission for a sojourn at Jag Mandir but for reasons best known to the father the young prince was refused. On the other hand the adjacent island was given up for the prince's personal use. .... |
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| The Taragarh Palace is located at a distance of around 39 km from Kota. Taragarh Palace was the home of a major princely state at the height of the Rajput heydays. It is a massive Palace built in the year 1354 and accessible by a steep pitched road ..... |
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| Amer Palace in Jaipur, RajasthanAmber Palace, Jaipur is situated approximately 11 km from the city of Jaipur. It was the citadel of the Kachhawa rulers of Amber, before the capital was shifted to present day Jaipur. A blend of Hindu and Mughal architecture, Amer Palace offers a visual treat to the eyes..... |
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| Chittorgarh Palace, RajasthanThe legend has it that Bhim, a Pandava, stared the construction of the Chittorgarh Palace, Udaipur. The Palace has a number of magnificent structures within itself. A one km zig-zag accent leads to the Chittorgarh Palace of Udaipur, Rajasthan. There are seven gates in the Palace. The main gate you come across while walking up to the Palace is Rampol..... |
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| The Hawa Mahal or the Palace of Wind is a Jaipur landmark which was built by Maharaja Sawai Pratap Singh way back in the year 1799. The Hawa Mahal displays fanciful architecture and has been so named because the palace has specially latticed screens and arches for an unbridled flow of air currents in a set pattern with the passage of the sun. ..... |
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| Jaisalmer Palace, RajasthanStanding almost 30 m above the city of Jaisalmer is the Jaisalmer Palace. The Palace is also known as the Sonar Quila. This is because standing against the backdrop of the desert with its golden sand, the Palace looks straight out of a fairy tale. Sonar Quila of Jaisalmer is a massive...... |
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| Junagarh Palace in RajasthanEncircled by a high wall and a moat, the Junagarh Palace of Bikaner is an unassailable Palaceress. Till date, the Palace has never been conquered. Raja Rai Singh, a general of the Mughal emperor Akbar, got the Junagarh Palace constructed. ..... |
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| Kishangarh Palace in RajasthanKishangarh Palace is situated at a distance of approximately 27 km from the Ajmer city of Rajasthan. The Palace, constructed by Maharaja Roop Singh of Rathore clan, dates back to the 1650's. The Kishangarh Palace, near Ajmer, has a number of palaces and monuments inside its walls and is encircled by a huge moat....... |
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| Kumbhalgarh Palace in RajasthanKumbhalgarh Palace of Udaipur is named after Rana Kumbha, who got the Palace constructed in the 15th century. It is situated approximately 64 km north of Udaipur. The Mewar region has its second most important citadel in Kumbhalgarh, after Chittorgarh.
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| Mehrangarh Palace in RajasthanRao Jodha, the chief of Rathore clan, got the Mehrangarh Palace of Jodhpur constructed in 1459. It is situated on 150 m high hill and can be reached from the city through a circular road. It is one of the largest and most magnificent Palaces in India. Mehrangarh Palace of Jodhpu....... |
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