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It consists of huge reservoirs carved out of solid rock and the Bhim Burj, the largest of the battlements, on which is mounted a famous cannon. An excellent birdeye of the town from the fort is another attraction among tourists.
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Junagadh Fort:
The fort is located in Bikaner. It is one of the finest of Rajput monuments. Raja Rai Singh, Akbar's contemporary started building Junagadh Fort in 1587. Often attacked, Junagadh is one of the few forts in India, which was never conquered. It consists of 37 palaces, pavilions and temples built by different Kings stand protected by massive ramparts and round towers.
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Chittorgarh Fort:
The fort is on a 280-hectare site on the top of a 180-metre-high hill, which rises abruptly from the surrounding plain. There are many palaces within the fort like Rana Kumbha Palace, Fateh Prakash Palace, Tower of Victory and Padmini's Palace, which are a must see for the tourists. This hilltop fortress of Chittorgarh epitomises the romantic and doomed ideal of Rajput chivalry.
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Amber Fort:
It is situated 11 km from Jaipur. It was once the ancient capital of Jaipur State. Raja Man Singh, the Rajput commander of Akbar's army started the construction of the fortress palace was in 1592. The fort was later extended and completed by the Jai Singhs before they move to Jaipur. Located on a hillside and overlooking a lake which reflects its terraces and ramparts, the fort is an excellent example of Rajput architecture.
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Mehrangarh Fort:
It is situated in Jodhpur. Rao Jodha built the fort in 1459 when he shifted his capital from Mandore. The fort is situated about 400-ft above the city and has 68-ft wide and 117-ft high walls, which dominates the sorrounding plain. Rao Jodha Singh from 1459 onwards constructed the palaces within the fort area. The various palaces and buildings inside the fort now serve as Mehrangarh museum. The Moti Mahal has stained glass windows that create a colourful mosaic with the play of light and shade. Chandan Mahal, Darbar Takhat or Throne Room, Rang Mahal and Umaid Vilas are must see for tourists.
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Golden fort or Sonar Kila:
It is situated in Jaisalmer. Bhatti Chief Jaisal laid the foundation of the fort in 1156 A.D on Trikuta hill. The fort is also called Sonar Kila or Golden Fort because it is made up of yellow sandstone and seems to ignite into a golden flame when scorched by the desert sun. Even today, one fourth of the old city's population resides within the fort. A cross-cultural merging of Rajput and Islamic architectural styles is visible in this fort. Ganesh Pol, Akshya Pol, Suraj Pol and Hawa Pol are must see for tourists. Jain temples built between 12th to 15th centuries and dedicated to Rikhabdevji and Sambhavanthji is another attraction.
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