Places to See
Forts
Amer
Fort
At a short distance of 11 kms . from Jaipur, the Amer Fort complex stands amidst
wooded hills overlooking the Delhi-Jaipur highway, with its forbidding ramparts
reflected in the still waters of the Maota Lake below.
One of the finest examples of Rajput architecture, it was the ancient capital
of the Kachhawah rulers. The original palace was built by Raja Man Singh and
additions were made later by Sawai Jai Singh.
Within the palace are the Diwan-e-Aam or the "Hall of Public Audience",
the Diwan-e-Khas or the "Hall of Private Audience" and the Sukh Niws
where a cool breeze blows across channels of water for the purpose of air-conditioning.
Here are the private chambers of the queens with windows having latticed screens
so that the ladies could watch the proceedings of the royal court inprivacy.
There is also the Jai Mandir or the "Temple of Vicotry", with its
famed Sheesh Mahal, the scintillating "Hall of Mirrors"
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Jaigarh
Fort
The western skyline is dominated by the extensive walls, watch towers and gatewasys
of the Jaigarh Fort.
It is one of the few military structures of medieval India preserved almost
intact, containing palaces, agrdens open and covered reservoirs, a granary,
an armoury, a well-planned cannon foundry, several temples, a tall tower and
a giant mounted acnnon-the Jain Ban, the largest cannon in the world.
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Nahargarh Fort
P
erched atop a pricturesque hill, the Nahargarh Fort offers a breathtaking view
of the city below. Initially built by Sawai Jain Singh in 1734 A.D. It was enlarged
and given its present shape by Sawai Madho Singh in1885 A.D. Decorative motifs
in some of the rooms are delightful.
From the windows of the nine identical suites, one gets a magnificent view of
the city, complete witht he geometrical layout. From Amer there is a road to
Nahargarh, which passes through the hills
