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Amber Fort - Jaipur
 Arrogantly poised atop a sandstone hillock, the imposing Amber Fort overlooks the serene Lake Maota and dares you to negotiate the steep climb to its magnificent gateway. The construction of Amber Fort began by Raja Man Singh I and was later completed by one of his successors, Raja Jai Singh.
The intimidating and rugged exteriors of Amber form an absolute contrast to its luxurious and ornate interiors. Located at a distance of 11 kilometers from Jaipur on the Delhi-Jaipur highway, Amber Fort Jaipur India is the perfect place to begin your walk through Jaipur history corridors.
The imperial halls and rooms at the Amber Fort Jaipur India exhibit beautiful frescoes and murals. See lovely designs and patterns etched on the walls of the Amber Fort Jaipur India. Constructed in red sandstone and white marble, the enchanting Amber Fort is a glorious fusion of Islamic and Rajputana building styles.
The main entrance is known as the Singh Pol gateway and leads you to Jaleb Chowk that is the main courtyard at the Amber Fort palatial complex. Pay your respects at the Shila Mata Temple Complex.
There are several gateways at the Amber Fort Jaipur but the fantastic Hathi Pol definitely deserves a mention. The life like stone sculptures of elephants that adorn this grand gateway give you a clear idea of the majesty of Amber and its royal inhabitants. Tour Jas Mandir, Sukh Niwas, Sheesh Mahal and other interesting structures located within the Amber Fort in Jaipur Rajasthan India.
Visit the Kali Temple located within Amber and the feel the spirit of this divine spot where Rajput kings prayed before leaving for the battlegrounds and invoked the blessings of Goddess Kali to either bless them with victory or death in the battlefield.
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