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Fast facts about Amber Fort in Jaipur
When it was built : 1592
By whom it was built: Raja Man Singh
Nature of the building: Fort
History of Amber Fort in Jaipur
Amber Fort in Jaipur was founded by Raja Man Singh in 1592, who was an important military leader in the army of the Mughal Emperor Akbar. However, its construction could not be completed during the reign of the founder and was finished by Jai Singh I, Raja Man Singh's descendant. This fort in Rajasthan's Jaipur is located 9 kilometer north west from the main city on the banks of Maota Lake. Once this fort served as the capital of the Minas by the Kachwaha rulers until the capital was relocated to Jaipur
Impression of three reigns � that of Man Singh, and Jai Singh I and II- are evident in the structure of the fort built with white marble and red sandstone because Raja Jai Sigh I and Raja Jai Singh II had later introduced some additions to the fort.
Features of Amber Fort in Jaipur
- The fort displays a blend of Hindu and Muslim architecture as a result of which the mellowed look of the interiors are juxtaposed by the rough look of the exteriors.
- Two flights of steps lead you to the Shila Mata complex and to the main palace complex separately from Jaleb Chowk, the courtyard.
- While entering the fort, observe Ganesh Pol, the gateway decorated with paintings of Ganesha, the elephant headed God.
- Notice the walls covered with intricate carving, mosaic and minute mirror work
- Jai Mandir inside Amber Fort in Jaipur has Sheesh Mahal, a hall faced with Mirrors.
- Diwan-i-am or the hall of public audience and the Diwan-i-Khas or the hall of private audience, are grand.
- Merger of Mughal and Rajput architecture are grandly displayed in the Sukh Nivas and Jag Mandir Apartments.
- A large number of temples, step-wells, memorials and town houses, are there inside the fort.
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