Bikaner Junagarh Fort
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. A high wall and deep moats
surround the fort. The 37 bastions guard the fort and only two gates provide
the access inside the fort.
Chittourgarh Fort
The Fort is on a 280-hectare site on the top of a 180-metre-high hill, which
rises abruptly from the surrounding plain. There are many palaces within the
fort like Rana Kumbha Palace, Fateh Prakash Palace, Tower of Victory and Padmini's
Palace, which are a must see for the tourists. This hilltop fortress of Chittorgarh
epitomizes the romantic and doomed ideal of Rajput chivalry.
Jaisalmer Fort
Its simply a magic, the bastions envelops a whole townships that consist of
palace complex various security sources and the havelis of rich merchants carved
with an incredibly light touch, several temples and the residential complexes
of the armies and traders placed strategically on the trade route, from where
the ancient caravans passed en-route passing all the riches for the prosperity
to an otherwise non source full kingdom.
Jaisalmer Nathmal
Ki Haveli
Two architect brothers built it in the 19th century. Interestingly, while one
concentrated on the right, the other concentrated on the left and the result
is a symphony epitomising the side by side symmetry during construction. Paintings
in miniature style monopolise the walls in the interior. Mighty tuskers carved
out of yellow sandstone stand guard to the haveli.
Jaisalmer Patwon
Ki Haveli
This is one of the largest and most elaborate Haveli in Jaisalmer and stands
in a narrow lane. It is five storeys high and is extensively carved. It is divided
into six apartments, two owned by archaeological Survey of India, two by families
who operate craft-shops and two private homes.
Jodhpur Mehrangarh
Fort
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. A meandering road leads to the from
the city 5 kms below. Battle scars of canon ball hit by attacking armies of
Jaipur can still be seen on the second gate.
Udaipur Kumbhalgarh
Fort
Located 64 kms north of Udaipur in the wilderness, Kumbhalgarh is the second
most important citadel after Chittorgarh in the Mewar region. Cradled in the
Aravali Ranges the fort was built in the 15th century by Rana Kumbha. Because
of its inaccessibility and hostile topography the fort had remained un-conquered.
