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Amer Fort Architecture
Built in 16th Century

Amer Fort

The Jaipur Citadel

Architectural Marvel

Perched on the Cheel ka Teela (Hill of Eagles), Amer Fort is a UNESCO World Heritage site known for its artistic style elements. With its large ramparts and series of gates and cobbled paths, the fort overlooks Maota Lake.

Diwan-e-Aam
Sheesh Mahal
Maota Lake View

Chronicles of Valor

Rule of the Kachwahas

Amer was the capital of the Kachwahas before they moved to Jaipur. Raja Man Singh I, a general in Akbar's army, began its construction in 1592.

Strategic Alliance

The fort reflects the close relations between the Kachwahas and the Mughals, influencing its architectural style significantly.

Design & Defense

The Mirror Palace

The Sheesh Mahal is the most famous part, where the walls are embedded with concave glass pieces. A single candle can illuminate the entire hall like a starry night.

Ganesh Pol

The main entrance to the private palaces, Ganesh Pol, is renowned for its intricate frescoes and mosaic work.

Defenders of the Fort

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