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FORTS OF RAJASTHAN
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Mehrangarh Fort (Jodhour)
Location:It is situated on a 150 m high hill.
Built by:Rao Jodha
Built in:1459
Highlights:Numerous palaces inside the fort, with their sprawling and huge courtyards.
How to reach: The Mehrangarh Fort can be reached from the city, 5 kms below, through a circular road.
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Chittorgarh Fort
Location:At a distance of 112km from Udaipur, on a high hill near the Gambheri River in Chittaurgarh,
Built by: Rajasthan Various Maurya rulers
Built in:7th century A.D
Highlights:Numerous palaces and towers inside the fort
How to reach:One can easily reach Chittorgarh Fort either by taking regular buses or by hiring Taxis from Udaipur city
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Kumbhalgarh Fort
Location:At a distance of 64 kms in north-west of Udaipur, in Rajasmand district
Built by:Maharana Kumbha
Built in:15th century
Highlights:Badal Mahal (the Palace of Clouds)
How to reach:One can easily reach Kumbhalgarh Fort either by taking regular buses or by hiring Taxis from Udaipur city
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Junagarh Fort
Location:Bikaner
Built by:Rai Singh
Built in:1593 A.D.
Highlights:Anup Mahal, Ganga Niwas and Rang Mahal
How to reach:The Junagarh Fort can be reached from the city,about 1.5 kilometres from the city centre
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Jaigarh Fort
Location:15 kms from Jaipur, 400 ft above the Amber Fort
Built by:Sawai Jai Singh
Built in:1726
Highlights:Jaivana,Water Channels,Jaigarh Fort Museum,Shubhat Niwas
How to reach:The Jaigarh Fort can be reached from the city,about 15 kilometres from the city centre
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Amer/Amber Fort
Location:It is located in Amer,11 km from Jaipur
Built by:Raja Man Singh,Mirza Raja Jai Singh, Sawai Jai Singh
Built in:1592
Highlights:Wonderful carvings and minute mirror work
How to reach:You can reach Amber Fort either by taking local buses from the city or by hiring Taxis
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Nahargarh Fort
Location:Lies 6 km North of Jaipur, just below the Jaigarh Fort
Built by:Sawai Jai Singh
Built in:1734
Highlights:Offers a picturesque view of Jaipur
How to reach:One can easily reach Nahargarh Fort from the city by taking local Buses or by hiring local Taxis
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Ranthambore Fort/Ranath Bhawar Garh
Location:13 Km from Sawai Madhopur Railway station
Built by:Chauhan rulers
Built in:944
Highlights:Wonderful carvings and minute mirror work
How to reach:You can reach Ranthambore Fort either by taking local buses from the city or by hiring Taxis
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Jalore Fort
Location:It is situated in south of Jalore 1200 feet over the mountains
Built by:Parmaras
Built in:10th century
Highlights:Topekhana or The cannon Factory, The fort Mosques, Jain temples, Hindu Temples
How to reach:You can reach Jalore Fort either by taking local buses from the city or by hiring Taxis
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Kuchaman Fort
Location:Kuchaman City
Built by:Zalim Singh
Built in:9th century
Highlights:Sheesh Mahal (glass palace), Jal Mahal, Sabha Prakash, Meena Bazar etc.
How to reach:The Kuchaman Fort can be reached from the city,about 0.5 kilometre from the city centre
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Jaisalmer Fort (Sonar Quila)
Location:Jaisalmer
Built by:Bhati Rajput ruler Rawal Jaisal
Built in:1156
Highlights:Raj Mahal (Royal palace).
How to reach:One can easily reach Jaisalmer Fort by hiring auto-rickshaw or a rickshaw from Jaisalmer city
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Ahhichatragarh Fort
Location:Nagaur
Built by:Nagavanshis
Built in:1119 - 1750 A.D.
Highlights:Hadi Rani Mahal, Deepak Mahal, Bakhat Singh Palace, Akbari Mahal etc.
How to reach:The Ahhichatragarh Fort can be reached from the city,about 0.5 kilometre from the city centre
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