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City Palace -Jaipur
The capital city of Rajasthan was built by Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh II an 1727
A.D. Washed in Pink, Jaipur displays a remarkable harmony and architectural
grandeur.
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Hawa Mahal
Built in 1799, by Maharaja Sawai Pratap Singh the 'Hawa Mahal', Palace of the
Wind, is one of the major landmarks of Jaipur. It is an integral part of the
City Palace, an extension of the Zenana (women's chambers) standing away from
the main complex.
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Jaisalmer Fort
Deep in the heart of the Thar Desert is Jaisalmer, one of the last princely
bastions in the region. Founded on what was the cross - road of lucrative trade
routes, this remote settlement came to be celebrated for the valour of its rulers,
and for the aesthetic sense represented by their palaces and havelis.
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Jantar Mantar
The Jantar Mantar was conceived as a quest for discovering the mysteries of
the Cosmos. The Jantar Mantar is a corruption of the Sanskrit word yantra mantra
meaning instruments and formulae.
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Lake Palace Udaipur
Lake Palace, Udaipur (Rajasthan, India) is in fact a white marble palace that
seems to float miraculously on the still waters of Lake Pichola. Probably the
most romantic hotel in the world, this 250-year old palace offers guests a unique
blend of serenity and opulence.
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Lal Garh
This grand palace is an architectural masterwork in red sandstone, and was built
by Maharaja Ganga Singh Ji in the memory of his father Maharaja Lal Singh Ji
in 1902. Sir Swinton Jacob designed this oriental fantasy. This architecture
is a fusion of Rajput, Mughal and European architecture.
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Umaid Bhawan Palace
Definitely the most beautiful of all palaces in Jodhpur, the Umaid Bhawan Palace
is spread across 26acres of land. The Umaid Bhawan Palace is the last of the
great palaces in Jodhpur and is one of the largest residences in the world.
Built between 1929 and 1943, over 3000 artisans toiled to create this magnificent
edifice in golden yellow sandstone.
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Amber Fort
Overlooking the Delhi Jaipur Highway, the image of the Amber Fort is beautifully
reflected in the lake below. Within the Fort lies the famous Jai Mandir (Temple)
with its world renowned Sheesh Mahal, a hall full of Mirrors.
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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.
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Mehrangarh Fort
Mehrangarh Fort in Jodhpur, India.It is on a steep 400 feet high hill, It is
a combination of beauty and strength, It is about 550 years old, It is protected
by 17 feet thick and 68 feet high walls, Finally, It is Mehrangarh, one of the
largest forts in India. It is situated in Jodhpur, Rajasthan, India.
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Jal Mahal
The Jal Mahal Palace, Jaipur is noted for its intricate architecture. The Palace
was developed as a pleasure spot. It was used for the royal duck shooting parties.
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Junagarh Fort
Junagarh Fort of Bikaner was built by Raja Rai Singh, one of the most able and
trusted generals of Akbar, in 1587. The fort is surrounded by a high wall and
deep moats. There are 37 bastions guarding the fort with only two gates as the
entrance pathway to the fort, the main one being the Suraj Pol or the Sun Gate.
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