Top Historical Places in Rajasthan, India

by Arjun Singh Content Writer

1.       Amer Fort

Amer Fort is a fort located in Amer, Jaipur. It was built by Raja Alan Singh construction during the early 11th century and is known as one of the best examples of Rajput architecture.

This fort attracts many travelers to its location and provides people with a sense of history that cannot be found anywhere else in India. The design of this fort has been influenced by various styles from different periods in history, which only helps to make it even more interesting to explore.

This fort has been declared as a UNESCO World Heritage Site and therefore is considered to be an invaluable attraction for any traveler visiting India. Read More Rajasthan special, Rajasthan Tour Packages, colours of rajasthan

2.       City Palace

The City Palace is a royal residence of the Maharaja of Jaipur. It is located in the center of the Old City, near several historic landmarks.

The palace was commissioned by Maharaja Sawai Pratap Singh in 1799 and completed on January 10, 1828. The construction was done under the guidance of Keshav Rai, a local architect and supervised by Major Roddam.

The city palace occupies an area of 21 acres (8 ha) with 7 main entrances and reflects the skillfulness of Rajput architecture. Read More: famous monuments in Rajasthan

3.       Hawa Mahal

The Hawa Mahal has a significant historical significance. It was built for the ladies of the royal family to watch the processions and ceremonies from their private apartments on special occasions. The structure is made up of 953 small mirror-clad windows that reflect light from the outside giving an illusion of a woman’s face. Read More: One Day Trip from Delhi to Jaipur, Jodhpur sightseeing tour

4.       Junagarh Fort

The Junagarh fort is considered to be one of the most impenetrable forts in India. It was built by Maharaja Pratap Singh, the ruler of Mewar, in 1593. The fort is built on a hill and surrounded by a moat with water. The fort was later conquered and surrendered by Akbar in 1568.

It has been reported that the fort has not seen any major changes since then as it has been preserved as a monument to Mewar's history. One of the major attractions of this place are its paintings which show its beauty even today.

5.       Jaisalmer Fort

Jaisalmer Fort is one of the largest forts in India. It is a World Heritage Site, protected by UNESCO.

The fort was built in 1156 AD by the Rajput King Jaisal, who named it Jaisalmer or "Home of Jaisal". The fort was captured in 1158 AD by famous Muslim invader Mahmud of Ghazni who then occupied it for a number of years.

The fort is located on Trikuta Hill and is surrounded by walls that are up to 25 feet high and 16 feet thick at the base. There are five gates that lead into the fort with each gate guarded by two stone towers.
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