Jaipur - Amber Fort 
The delicate pink fortified palace was built in 1592 by Maharaja Man Singh I. Amber, pronounced Amer, was the ancient capital of Jaipur.
Amber Fort is among one of the best hilltop forts in India, it is carved into the hillside and the reflection of the fort is vivid in the Moata Lake. Tourists can climb up to the fort from the road or take a turn in the jeeps that travel up regularly or for even more excitement, ride one of the elephants.
Amber Fort is among one of the best hilltop forts in India, it is carved into the hillside and the reflection of the fort is vivid in the Moata Lake. Tourists can climb up to the fort from the road or take a turn in the jeeps that travel up regularly or for even more excitement, ride one of the elephants.
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The Jaleb Chowk is the first court inside Amber Fort and it is filled with souvenir shops and decorated elephants. Next is the Shila Devi Temple, dedicated to the goddess of war, Kali. To the left of the temple is the Hall of Public Audience (Diwan-i-Am) with decorated walls and terraces that are frequented by monkeys.
Further in the Fort is the Sukh Niwas (Hall of Pleasure), next to the third courtyard filled with flowers, that has a channel that used to carry cooling water. The Temple of Victory (Jai Mandir) is near the Maharaja's private apartments. The decorative panels and colorful ceilings are noteworthy and Jai Mandir provides excellent views of the palace and the lake below.
Just above Amber Fort is the Jaigarh Fort, built in 1726 by Jai Singh. The lookout towers have remained intact, the formidable walls are still standing and Jaigarh has the world's largest wheeled cannon.
Further in the Fort is the Sukh Niwas (Hall of Pleasure), next to the third courtyard filled with flowers, that has a channel that used to carry cooling water. The Temple of Victory (Jai Mandir) is near the Maharaja's private apartments. The decorative panels and colorful ceilings are noteworthy and Jai Mandir provides excellent views of the palace and the lake below.
Just above Amber Fort is the Jaigarh Fort, built in 1726 by Jai Singh. The lookout towers have remained intact, the formidable walls are still standing and Jaigarh has the world's largest wheeled cannon.
