jaipur - The pink City
Jaipur the capital of state Rajasthan was
earlier known as Rajputana or the home of Rajputs, the brave warrior community
grew the amazing legends of romance, heroism and sacrifice in Indian history.
Jaipur “means the City of Victory “. The heritage pink city
has been the capital since its inception in 1727 Ad. The city Surrounded
by rugged hills on three sides, each crowned by formidable fort and beautiful
palaces, mansions and gardens dotted throughout its precincts. In 1876
A.D. Jaipur dressed itself in pink to welcome Prince Albert, consort of
Queen Victoria and earned the epitaph 'PINK CITY'.The pink color was used
at the time of making to create an impression of red sandstone buildings
of Mughal cities - and repainted in 1876. Pink color is associated with
the hospitality of Rajput culture.
THE GARLAND FORTS
AMER Fort
Amer is a fascinating blend of Hindu and Mughal architecture. Built in
the 16th century by Raja Man Singh, it sprawls on the hillside.For seven
long centuries before Jaipur was built, Amer served as the capital as
Kachhwaha rulers of the old state of Dhundhar.
The old township of Amer lies at the foothills of the palace and has an
old world charm, a character of its own. Jagat Shiromani Temple, Narsingh
Temple are some of the places of interest.
JAIGARH
Jaigarh , or the Fort of Victory, is a rugged fort built in 1726. The
world's largest cannon on wheels is to be found here. The fort houses
a museum and provides some excellent views of the Amer Palace. The western
skyline is dominated by the extensive parkotas (walls), watch-towers and
gateways of jaigarh. It is one of the few military structures of the mediaeval
India preserved almost intact containing palaces, gardens, open and covered
reservoirs, a granary, an armoury, a well-planned cannon foundry, several
temples, a tall tower and a giant mounted cannon-the Jai Ban - the largest
in the country.
NAHARGARH
Beyond the hills of Jaigarh stand the Fort of Nahargarh like a watchful
sentinel guarding Sawai Jai Singh's beautiful city. Built in 1734, this
fort provides some stunning views of the city down below both during daytime
and at night. Much of the original structures are now in ruins, but the
lovely building added by sawai Ram Singh II and Sawai Madho Singh II still
survive.
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