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Nahargarh Fort
Nahargarh Fort is located on the sheer rugged ridge of Aravali
Hills and it forms an impressive northern backdrop of Jaipur. It
looks most classy when floodlit at night. The fort overlooks the
city and presents a glittering view of the city lights. It was built
in 1734 and extended in 1868.
Nahargarh meaning abode of the tigers was built by Jai Singh to
bolster the defence of Amber. The legend also have it that it was
named Nahargarh after Nahar Singh a prince whose spirit would destroy
the construction and not allow its progress further. So after a
tantrik prayer to the spirit it agreed to leave on condition that
the fort is named after him.
The Madhavendra Bhawan, built by Sawai Ram Singh II has uniquely
a cluster of 12 identical suits for queens and at the head is a
suit for the king himself. The rooms are linked by corridors and
retain some delicate frescos as well as toilets and kitchen hearths.
It was used by members of the royal family for excursion in summers
and is now even a favoured picnic spot. Durg Cafeteria just above
the entrance sells meals and refreshments, while Padao Restaurant
on the west sells drinks around sunset. |
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