Forts and palaces

Amber Fort of Jaipur

Amber : Former capital of the Kachhwaha rulers of the old state of Dhundhar for seven centuries.A beautiful complex of palaces, halls, pavilions, gardens and temples built by Raja Man Singh, Mirza Raja Jai Singh and Sawai Jai Singh over a period of about two centuries still stand in magnificent state. The palace complex emerges dramatically from the placid waters of the Maotha Lake and is approachable only through a steep path.
A spectacular pillared hall - Diwan-e-Aam and a double storied painted gateway. Ganesh Pole dominate the from courtyard, An elegant tiny garden in Charbagh style beyond the corridors, has Sukh Niwas to its right and Jas Mandir to its left. The latter combines the Mughal and Rajput architecture seen in its beautiful interior with intricately carved Jali screens, delicate mirror and stucco work and painted and carved dadoes. The well proportioned Mohan Bari or Kesar Kyari in the centre of the Maotha Lake and the Dilaram Bagh at its north end provides a spectacular view of the palaces above.