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Forts and Castles
8th cent - 19th cent AD
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Forts and Castles
Gwalior Fort
8th - 16th cent
Mighty Gwalior Fort
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Gwalior Fort was built starting in the 8th century. Later additions came in two parts: The main
fort was built by several Rajput kings, while the Gurjari Mahal (now a Museum) and the palace
in the north were constructed by Raja Man Singh Tomar in the 15th century for his favouritequeen, Mrignayani. See the lengthy article on its history in Wikipedia
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The Entrance Gate.
Notice the characteristic tile ornaments installed by the 16th cent Moslem rulers.
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Chanderi Fort
10th - 15th cent
Badal Mahal Gate (1450) and the Fort Kirti Durg (11th cent)
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Khandagiri Jain Temple and pilgrimage site, Giant Rishabhnath statue in cave 6 (1236)
Rock paintings near Chanderi, prehistoric
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Tirupati, Chandragiri Raja Mahal
11th cent - 1367
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Chandragiri is famous for the historical fort, built in the 11th century, and the Raja Mahal
(King's Palace) within it. Chandragiri was under the rule of Yadavrayas for about three centurie
and came into control of Vijayanagar rulers in 1367.
Chandragiri was the 4th capital of Vijayanagar Empire, Rayas shifted their capital to here when
Golconda sultans attacked Penukonda. In 1646 the fort was annexed to the Golkonda territory
and subsequently came under Mysore rule. It went into oblivion from 1792 onward.
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Jaipur
Palace of the Winds
1156-17th cent
View of town from the western ridge.
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In 1156 Rawal Jaisal, the sixth in succession from Deoraj, founded the fort and city of
Jaisalmer, and made it his capital as he moved from his former capital at Lodhruva (which is
situated about 15 km to the south-east of Jaisalmer). In 1294, the Bhatis so enraged the
emperor Ala-ud-din Khilji that his army captured and sacked the fort and city of Jaisalmer, so
that for some time it was quite deserted. After this there is nothing to record till the time of
Rawal Sahal Singh, whose reign marks an epoch in Bhati history in that he acknowledged the
supremacy of the Mughal emperor Shah Jahan.
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Hawa Mahal (the Palace of Winds.)
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Amber Fort
16th cent
Amber Fort from the valley
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Amber was originally built by the Meenas in the town they consecrated to Amba, the Mother
Goddess, whom they knew as `Gatta Rani' or `Queen of the Pass'. Built over the remnants of
an earlier structure, the palace complex which stands today was commenced under the reign
of Raja Man Singh, Commander in Chief of Akbars army and a member of the Emperor's inne
circle of nine courtiers, in 1592. The initial structure of the fort was entirely completed by his
descendant, Jai Singh I. Amber was modified by successive rulers over the next 150 years, unt
the Kachwahas shifted their capital to Jaipur during the time of Sawai Jai Singh II.
Jaisalmer
12th - 17th cent
The Fort of Jaisalmer.
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In 1156 Rawal Jaisal, the sixth in succession from Deoraj, founded the fort and city of
Jaisalmer, and made it his capital as he moved from his former capital at Lodhruva (which is
situated about 15 km to the south-east of Jaisalmer). In 1294, the Bhatis so enraged the
emperor Ala-ud-din Khilji that his army captured and sacked the fort and city of Jaisalmer, sothat for some time it was quite deserted. After this there is nothing to record till the time of
Rawal Sahal Singh, whose reign marks an epoch in Bhati history in that he acknowledged the
supremacy of the Mughal emperor Shah Jahan.
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Jodhpur
Meherangarh Fort
15th - 17th cent
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Jodhpur's main attraction is the Meherangarh Fort (16th cent)
Jodhpur was founded in 1459 by Rao Jodha, a Rajput chief of the Rathore clan. Rao Jodha
succeeded in conquering the surrounding territory and thus founded a state which came to be
known as Marwar.
Bundi, Taragarh Fort
1345 - 17th cent
Bundi Palace and Fort
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The Taragarh Fort, or 'Star Fort' is the most impressive of the city's structures. It was
constructed in 1354 AD on a steep hillside. The largest of its battlements is the 16th century
bastion known as the Bhim Burj
Pink sari in the old fort.
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Agra, the Red Fort1565 - 17th cent
Red Fort in the Jamuna river fog.
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The most important fort built during the Mughal era is Agra Fort constructed by Akbar
between 1565 and 1573. Akbar erected the walls, gates and the first buildings within the
walls. Shahjahan built the imperial quarters and the mosque. A century later, Aurangzeb
finished the outer walls of the fort.
Moti Masjid,
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Within the fort, Moti Masjid is one large and two smaller mosques. The larger mosque, Moti
Masjid made of marble, is the crown of Mughal architecture. It is a tragedy that it has been
closed to the public in recent years.
View of the Taj Mahal from the Red Fort
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Gohad Fort, Madhya Pradesh
!7th - 19th cent
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The history of Gohad is closely related to Gwalior. Its fort served as stronghold for a long
number of Jat ranas and rajas. It is now mostly in ruins
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