Hill Forts of Rajasthan: UNESCO World Heritage Sites
Chittorgarh Fort
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Chittorgarh Fort in Udaipur, Rajasthan |
Not just a UNESCO World heritage side but rather a dreamy architecture sprawled on the area of 691.9 acres, perched atop at the height of 590.6 meters. What else you need to explain GRAND; we have all of that too! The Chittorgarh Fort is indeed the largest fort in India, it is so big that villages with more than 4000 people inhabit this fort and still covers a small part of it.
Kumbhalgarh Fort
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Kumbhalgarh Fort – the second most important fort of the Mewar Rulers of Rajasthan |
Kumbhalgarh fort was built in 15th century by Raja Kumbha and is situated amid thick forests and across seven grand gateways. This fort was the second-most important fort for the Mewars, the famous erstwhile rulers. Today, the wall encompassing the fort is known to be the second -longest wall after The Great Wall of China.
Ranthambore Fort
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Ranthambhore fort in Sawai Madhopur, Rajasthan |
Ranthambore fort reflects the entity of Chauhans in the history and is famed around the world for its National park and Tiger reserve, which alone is spread in an area of 400 sq Km. This national park was a hunting paradise for the Maharajas back then.
Gagron Fort
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Gagron Fort in Jhalawar, Rajasthan |
Situated in the summit; surrounded by the meeting point of two rivers (Kali Sindh and Ahu) and forest on its back side, it is pretty obvious that Gagron was designed to be unassailable. Inside the fort there is a temple dedicated to Shiva, Durga and Ganesha and outside is a Dargah of Sufi Saint Mitteshah which is bustled specially during Moharram.
Amber Fort
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Amer Fort in Jaipur, Rajasthan |
The Amber fort is located just 11km away from Jaipur. It is situated on the hill-top of Aravali ranges, adjacent to Jaigarh fort and receives more than 5000 visitors per day. These two forts (Amber and Jaigarh) are rather considered to be a part of a single complex.
Jaisalmer Fort
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Jaisalmer Fort – one of the largest fortifications in the world |
Built in the 1156 AD by Rawal Jaiswal, Jaisalmer Fort had also been under Alau-din-Khilji and Humayun after winning legendary battles. Jaisalmer fort is located in Jaisalmer amid sprawling Thar Desert. The Golden color of the fort makes it to be also known as “Sonar Quila” (Golden Fort). The fort, during the sunset camouflages with the sand due to their color.
Mehrangarh Fort
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Mehrangarh Fort in Jodhpur, Rajasthan |
Located 400 feet above the city; Mehrangarh fort stands proudly like a confident artist does in the stage. The fort belonged to Maharaja Gaj Singh and is protected by imposing wall which well snakes around palace. The walls were obviously built to protect the fort and its inhabitants, but add a different spark in its overall appearance. There are imprints of cannonballs in the walls which speak about the intensity of the battles fought during that time.
Jaigarh Fort
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Jaigarh fort – the most spectacular of the three-hilltop forts in Rajasthan |
Just adjacent to the Amber Fort, Jaigarh was designed in order to protect Amber Fort; both are indeed recognized to be a similar complex. Both the forts are joined by subterranean passage and there is enough greenery to create a perfect panorama. The fort is situated atop “Cheel ka Teela”, a hill in the Aravali hill ranges. There are well preserved gardens, some temples dedicated to different gods, a museum and palaces, inside the fort; and these well interprets the royal life of the kings and queens of that era.
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