Jaipur is the capital city of Rajasthan and is known for the forts
and palaces that were built by Maharajas here. Popularly known as
the Pink City, Jaipur contains many forts and palaces which have
preserved the rich cultural heritage of the city. These structures
are provided with courtyard, outbuildings, gateways and temples. The
forts also houses museums wherein the legacy of Maharajas has been
resting.
The monuments are real attractions as the architecture and
construction of the monuments are superb. The architecture of these
monuments reveal a blend of Hindu (Rajasthani) and Mughal
architecture. Amer Fort built by Raja Man Singh in 16th century is a
perfect example of this arcitectural blend. Some of these Havelis
(Palaces) are still inhabited with descendents of Maharajas. The
Sheesh Mahal which is a delightful hall of mirrors has been
constructed in such a manner that even a small flicker of light
reflects and illuminates the hall.
Some forts were particularly built to protect the city from foreign
invasion. Fort like Jaigarh was cleverly built to give its archers
an advantage over their targets. According to a popular belief Raja
Man Singh has buried huge treasures in this bastion which have never
been recovered. The fort also houses the Jai Ban, the largest cannon
in Asia, which is supposed to have been test fired only once. The
fort has an exclusive part devoted to the arms and ammunitions used
by the royal family in the past.
The monuments that are found in Jaipur have been built with
sandstone and marble. The building walls are painted with hunting
practices and other activities during the times of Maharajas.
Precious stones are embedded in the plaster walls of many palaces.
The medieval buildings of Jaipur reveal the elegance and charm of
the royal family as well architectural feats.
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