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Amber Fort, Amer, Rajasthan
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01 January 2013
The Amber Fort was built by Raja Maan Singh in the 16th century and was completed by Sawai Jai Singh in 18th century. The fort is mix of Mughal and Rajput architectures.
01 January 2013
Ganesh Pole inside Amer Fort is the shimmering three storeyed gateway built in 1650, dedicated to Lord Ganesha. It has stunning fusion of colourful mosaics and frescoes.
01 January 2013
Gaily decorated elephants at thefamous Elephant Stand in Amber Fort.
01 January 2013
Jal Mahal was built by Maharaja Sawai Pratap Singh in 1799 A.D. in the midst of the Man Sagar Lake as a pleasure spot. It was built for royal duck shooting.
01 January 2013
Gaitor is the final resting place of theMaharajasof Jaipur and is located just off the Jaipur-Amer Road. The white marble cenotaph of Maharaja Jai Singh II is the most impressive.
01 January 2013
The Jaivana cannon is a wheeled cannon, located at the Jaigarh Fort. It was cast in 1720, by Jai Singh II of Jaipur.
01 January 2013
Sheesh Mahal (Glass Palace) built by Mirza Raja Jaisingh in 1639 A.D. It comprises two along chambers & the interior is adorned with mirror glasses & delicate mosaic work.
01 January 2013
The image of Goddess Kali in Shila Devi temple Amber Fort. The idol was brought by Raja Man Singh I of Amber from Jessore, now in Bangladesh. On the sixth day of winter Navratris, special prayers are offered to the Goddess.
01 January 2013
(Left) Elephant ascending the Amber Fort. (Right) A bird eye view of Amber Fort.
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