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Amber Fort, Near Jaipur
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Located at a small distance of 11 km from Jaipur, Amber Fort is a magnificent structure perched on a hillock. It was built by Raja Man Singh in 16th century. The Amber Fort is the best example of stunning architecture. Architecture of the fort displays the perfect blend of Hindu and Muslim architectures. This fort is not only a structure but it has lived many passions of its owners. It flaunts the lifestyle of the Rajput rulers of the yore. Their qualities are best depicted by the craftsmanship and grandeur of the fort like militant, adventurous, temperamental and self obsessed.
Amber Fort seems to have everything from stunning façade, grand palaces, pavilions, beautiful gardens, splendid halls, temples. To access the fort, a ramp is made on the steep path on the hill. The fort signifies old unmatched craftsmanship. There is old Amber Palace at the base of Jaigarh Fort which was the original Amber. Now there are only ruins of yesteryears. This palace is not as impressive as the grand palace in Amber fort. In Amber Fort, Diwan-i-Am or Hall of Public Audience is a forty pillared palace where Kings used to meet their public and listened to their grievances.
Through Singh Pol, there is entry to Shila Mata temple, devoted to Hindu Goddess Kali. Images of Goddess Durga and Goddess Saraswati are carved on the silver gates of the temple. Idols of Goddess are made up of black marble. On the south of Diwan-i-Am. Lies the Ganesh Pol, the impressive gateway to Amber Fort. Gateway is adorned with beautiful and engrossing traditional Rajasthani motifs. After that comes Charbagh, a Mughal patterns of gardens.
Abmber Fort has other amazing and enchanting structures like Diwan-i-khas, Sukh Niwas, Jai Mandir and Jas Mandir. There are skilled and fine carvings on the walls and ceilings with beautiful mirror work in Diwan-I-Khas.
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