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Located in in city of Bikaner in Rajasthan, Junagarh Fort is one of the few impregnable forts of India, not placed on a hilltop. Built in 15th century, Junagarh Fort is a massive one. Its construction was started by Raja Rai Singh, Akbar’s contemporary. The fort has an unparalleled and detailed architecture. The fort complex is adorned by various palaces, courtyards, pavilions and balconies. Interior décor of palaces inside the fort are one of their kinds. Carved stones, marble, paintings, and inlaid semi-precious stones magically bejewel the walls of the palaces.
The most striking legend about the Junagarh fort is that it was attacked many a times but never conquered. Only once, Kamaran captured the fort for brief stint of 24 hours. Still the fort and its structures are in marvelous state of conservation. There are 37 palaces, temples and pavilions. These magnificent structures are made up of red sandstone. The fort is surrounded by high wall and a deep moat to make it inaccessible by the enemy. Karan Pol is the main entrance to the Fort in the East. Suraj pol is the next entrance.
Some of the most beautiful palaces are in this fort like Anup Mahal, Ganga niwas, Rang Mahal, Chand mahal, Phool Mahal. . Then royal families used to worship at Har Mandir the temple in the fort. There rich collection of royal belongings in the museum in the fort. It has collection of illuminated manuscripts, jewellery, jars and carpets, arms and weapons, treaties, decorations and the 'Farmans'.Anup Mahal was the main seat of rulers. Its rooms are well maintained, treasuring belongings of royal families. Moon Palace has mirrors, carved marble palaces and paintings adorning its alls and roofs. Then Phool Mahal was decorated with glasses and mirrors. In the same way every structure with in the fort has it uiniqe feature to enhance it.
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