Taragarh Fort at Ajmer
Taragarh Fort
A steep one and half hour climb beyond the Adhai-Din-ka-Jhonpra leads to the ruins of the Taragarh Fort, perched on a hill. One can have an excellent view of the city from here. The fort was the site of the military activity during the Mughal period later used as a sanatorium by the British.
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Taragarh or The Star Fort
Taragarh or The Star Fort Built in 1354 A.D., the fort is one of the most impressive forts of Rajasthan. Perched on a thickly wooded hill is a marvelous white fort with a huge reservoir which once supplied water to the palace. The Palace This magnificent edifice is a fine example of the Rajput architecture, housing some of the superb Bundi murals.
About Ajmer
Ajmer is an amalgam of various cultures & a perfect blend of Hinduism & Islam. This city was founded by Raja Ajay Pal Chauhan in the 7th century A.D. & continued to be the center of Chauhan’s power till the time when Prithviraj Chauhan lost this city to Mohammed Ghauri. Thus giving Ajmer a very interesting past & left behind indelible marks of their culture and traditions on the cities history. Today, Ajmer is a popular pilgrimage center for Hindus as well as Muslims. Especially famous is the Dargah Sharif tomb of the Sufi saint Khwajah Muin-ud-Din Chishti, which is equally
Chittaurgarh Fort
The Chittaurgarh Fort The indomitable pride of Chittaur, the fort is a missive structure with many gateways built by the later Maurya rulers in 7th century A.D. Perched on a height of 180m high hill, it sprawls over 700 acres. The tablets and chhatris within are impressive reminders of the Rajput heroism. The main gates are Padal Pole, Bhairon Pole, Hanuman Pole and Ram Pole. The fort has many magnificent monuments - all fine examples of the Rajput architecture. The ancient ruins of the fort are worth spending few moments in solitude.
Lohagarh Fort at Bharatpur
Lohagarh Fort The massive iron structure built in the early 18th century. With its impregnable defenses it sustained itself even after a number of British attacks. The fort was conceived and designed by Maharaja Suraj Mal, the founder of Bharatpur. The fort has three palaces within its precincts - Kishori Mahal, Mahal Khas and Kothi Khas.
The Alwar Fort
The Fort This huge fort with its ramparts stretching 5 km from east to west, stands 304 meters above the city and 595 meters above the sea level, constructed before the rise of the Mughal empire .Babar had spent a night at this fort and took away the hidden treasures to gift to his son, Humayun. Akbar's son, Jahangir had also stayed here for some time during his exile. The place where he stayed is called Salim Mahal. Maharaja Pratap Singh in 1775 A.D finally annexed the fort. It is a forbidding structure with 15 large and 51 small towers and 446