because of its deep
and rich history. Every traveler/tourists coming to India always include their visit to these architectural masterpieces located in various parts of India with most of them located in Rajasthan. Some of them are turned by their once owners into Grand hotels and some are taken care by the government for tourists sightseeing. Read on to find out the 6 most remarkable forts and palaces of India.
Palaces:
Udaipur City Palace, Rajasthan: Located in the heart of romantic city Udaipur overlooking Lake Picola, Udaipur City Palace is partially populated by the Mewar royal family today. The ‘jewel in the crown’ is the museum which comprises of both King’s and Queen’s palace. It is the largest and the oldest part of the city compels built around 450 years ago. Beside, the invaluable confidential galleries, photographs and artworks; the architecture of this place also acts as the main attraction which is a fusion of Rajasthani and Mughal style of architecture.
Mysore Palace: Constructed in 1912 and lingered by the Wodeyars in 1940, it houses two durbars and is built in the blend of Muslim, Hindu and Rajput style of architecture. It is bordered by a beautiful garden and adds extra beauty to this great palace while it is enlightened. This palace served as the royal palace for the Wodeyars, Royal Family who ruled Mysore before the independence. An estimation of 30 lakhs visitors comes to see the grandeur of this palace.
Jaipur City Palace, Jaipur: Constructed between 1729 and 1732 by Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh II, it stands atop as a masterpiece. The key magnetisms inside the palace are the peacock design on the entrance of Peacock Gates and the Pritam Niwas Chowk, which has beautifully painted doors/gates devoted to Lord Shiva, Vishnu, Ganesh and Goddess Devi (mother goddess) and it also symbolizes four seasons. Chandra Mahal, Mubarak Mahal, Mukut Mahal, are the most visited and outstanding structures of this complex.
Jai Mahal Palace: It is the present abode of the Royal Maratha family (Scindia) and was built in 1809 with an Italianate structure uniting the architectural modes of Tuscan and Corinthian style. About 35 of the total rooms have been transformed in to a Scindia museum and the Durbar Hall has two inner chandeliers evaluating more than a duo of tones. The further beauty of this palace haven been ornamented by Persian carpets and aged furniture from European countries like Italy and France.
Forts
Agra Fort: Constructed by the great Mughal Emperor Akbar in 1565-1575 and enclosed by a dual battlemented enormous wall of red sandstone, Agra Fort houses myriad structures like Khas Mahal, Diwan-i-Khass, Diwan-i-Am, Machchhi Bhawan and Moti Masjid and Jahangir Mahal which are truly the workmanship of the people of that era. The beautiful green carpet lawn welcomes the visitor while you enter this imposing structure.
Gwalior Fort: Once considered as North Central India’s most unconquerable fortress, Gwalior Fort covers an area of three square km enclosing six palaces, three temples, and innumerable water tanks. It is delimited by a concrete wall of sandstone and the beautiful colour art works in the inner, outer and the pillars are equally grandiose. This fort holds the prestige of making the use of zero for the first time ever.
Amber Fort: Constructed with a blend of Hindu and Muslim architecture by Raja Man Singh I in the 16th century, it is located in a majestic location at a little distance from Jaipur (the pink city). The construction of this enormous fort was commenced in 1592 and is built using obscure marbles, metal, glass and wood carvings which make it more magnificent. The silent wavelets of Maota Lake will greet you with all its captivating charm.
Delhi Fort: Popularly referred as Lal Quila (Red Fort), it is located on the banks of Yamuna. Constructed by Shah Jahan as the citadel of Shahjahanabad (his new capital at Delhi), it is one of the huge forts of India and is observance to the zenith of the Mughal Saltanat (Mughal Empire). It took 10 years for completion and now it has been selected by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site. This imposing structure houses gardens, mosques and private halls too. It is rightly called the pride of India.
Among other, Golconda Fort of Hyderabad, Jaisalmer Fort of Jaisalmer (Rajasthan), Chittorgarh Fort and Padmini Palace of Rajasthan, Nahargarh Fort of Jaipur, Junagarh Fort of Bikaner, Hawa Mahal of Jaipur, Umaid Bhavan Palace, Rambagh Palace, Jhansi Fort of Jhansi etc. are the major forts and palaces of India which are captivating and are truly the masterpiece in architecture.