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Jaipur Forts & Palaces
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Jaipur is
the capital city of Rajasthan and is known for the forts and
palaces that were built by Maharajas here. Popularly known
as the Pink City, Jaipur contains many forts and palaces
which have preserved the rich cultural heritage of the city.
These structures are provided with courtyard, outbuildings,
gateways and temples. The forts also houses museums wherein
the legacy of Maharajas has been resting.
The monuments are real attractions as the architecture and
construction of the monuments are superb. The architecture
of these monuments reveal a blend of Hindu (Rajasthani) and
Mughal architecture. Amer Fort built by Raja Man Singh in
16th century is a perfect example of this arcitectural
blend. Some of these Havelis (Palaces) are still inhabited
with descendents of Maharajas. The Sheesh Mahal which is a
delightful hall of mirrors has been constructed in such a
manner that even a small flicker of light reflects and
illuminates the hall.
Some forts were particularly built to protect the city from
foreign invasion. Fort like Jaigarh was cleverly built to
give its archers an advantage over their targets. According
to a popular belief Raja Man Singh has buried huge treasures
in this bastion which have never been recovered. The fort
also houses the Jai Ban, the largest cannon in Asia, which
is supposed to have been test fired only once. The fort has
an exclusive part devoted to the arms and ammunitions used
by the royal family in the past.
The monuments that are found in Jaipur have been built with
sandstone and marble. The building walls are painted with
hunting practices and other activities during the times of
Maharajas. Precious stones are embedded in the plaster walls
of many palaces. The medieval buildings of Jaipur reveal the
elegance and charm of the royal family as well architectural
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