Rajasthan Forts and Palaces - A Historical Tourism in India

Rajasthan is renowned for its forts and palaces. Builthuge reservoirs carved out of rock and Bhim Burj, the
on high peaks, amidst vast deserts, and on islands inlargest battlement, on which is mounted a cannon. It
lakes, the forts and palaces of Rajasthan displays theoffers an excellent view of the town and
excellent architectural legacy of Rajasthan. Some ofbird-watching, which is another attraction among
these forts and palaces look worn out from theirtourists.
exteriors. But the interiors transfer you to a differentJunagadh Fort- Bikaner: It is an indisputable fortress,
world. And when you visit the timeless land ofwhich has never been conquered by anyone till date.
Rajasthan, a stay in one of these forts and palacesBuilt in 1593 by Raja Rai Singh, it is an alarming
will take your breath away, as many of them are backstructure surrounded by a moat. The main entrance to
with their past magnificence. Popular as the Heritagethe fort is Karan Pol, facing east. Next to it is the Suraj
Hotels, these places are a beautiful blend of the royalPol which means the sun gate. The fort houses very
past and the modern present.magnificent palaces like Anup Mahal, Ganga Niwas
Taragarh Fort - Kota: Taragarh Fort was the home toand Rang Mahal. Har Mandir is a grand chapel for the
an important princely state at the Rajput days of glory.royal family to worship their gods. They make a
It is a gigantic fort built in 1354 and reachable by apicturesque ensemble of courtyards, balconies and
vertically inclined road leading to its main gate. Thewindows spotted all over the structure. It also houses
gateway to the fort is topped by wild elephants. It hasa museum which has a huge collection of items.