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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)

Photo chanderi.net
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Khandagiri Jain Temple and pilgrimage site, Giant Rishabhnath statue in cave 6 (1236)

Rock paintings near Chanderi, prehistoric

Photos chanderi.net
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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.

Photos Fernando M, travelblog.org

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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