Amer (Amber Fort Jaipur)
Situated 11 Kms from Jaipur on the Delhi
Jaipur National Highway No.8 is a small place called Amber, for seven centuries
Amber was ruled by Kachhwaha. Palace is
situated on top of a hill that towers Pink
City – Jaipur. This palace which have history so old & you can
expect to trace its glorious past in its archaeological history. At present
most of the structures have either disappeared or ruined, but rest those dating
from the 16th century on are in a remarkable state of preservation & is
now one of the world hottest tourist spots. Amber as it exists now is the
handiwork of three of the kingdom's rulers that include Man
Singh, and Jai Singh I and II. Approached from a steep ramp, visitors
ride up on elephant back, entering through the grand Singh Pole gateway and
continuing to Jaleb Chowk, the courtyard where they disembark
from the pachyderm. From here, they are faced with two flights of steps, one
leading to Shila Mata complex with its enshrined image of
the goddess, and the other to the main palace complex.
Within the complex, Ganesh Pole, an imposing gateway painted
with images of the elephant-headed god, Ganesh, takes pride of the place.
Also a part of the complex is the Diwan-i-Am
or hall of the public audience with its spectacular display of pillars. The
typical merging of Rajput and Mughal architectural styles
is captured in the Sukh Nivas and Jas Mandir apartments, and the Charbagh
garden with its perfectly proportioned landscaping. A highlight is
the pierced screen windows which offer views form points of vantage, as well
as the shimmering mirrors encrusting the walls of the Sheesh Mahal.
Several other gardens and pavilions within the sprawling spread of ramparts
offer enough scope for investigating medieval lifestyles at leisure &
the Culture of this land & Rajput Dynasty that ruled this land of heroes,
with their never ending tales of courage that has made most of the history
that this Princely
State of Rajasthan has.
Beyond the ramparts, the old city, once the abode of the aristocracy, has
a wonderfully medieval flavor, though it has few buildings of majestic proportion
that are still extant. However, a walk through the rambling lanes will reap
rich rewards for the curious besides a large number of temples there are also
step-wells, memorials and town houses. Then you will realize what Rajasthan
is all about. With its glorious past & culture this state has to offer
for the tourist.
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