The Indian state of Rajasthan is a very large state. Rajasthan is famous all over India for its Rajputana style. Stories of some king are hidden in every city and every fort here. Although it is very difficult to know these stories of the whole of Rajasthan in a few days, but we are trying to tell about some forts and palaces of Rajasthan. Most of the forts of Rajasthan are built by Hindu kings. The story of the great emperor Maharana Pratap and Queen Padmavati, written in golden letters in history, is of this city. So let me take you towards the specialty and stories of the forts of Rajasthan.
History stories of Chittorgarh Fort
Chittorgarh is a city in the state of Rajasthan. This city is situated on the banks of the Bechar River and the Chittorgarh Fort present here is not only the largest fort of Rajasthan but of the whole of India. Chittorgarh Fort or Fort is the pride of Rajasthan. In ancient times, this place used to be the capital of Mewar. Chittorgarh Fort is spread over 700 acres of land. Many kings have ruled here. Situated at a height of about 180 meters, this fort has many historical pillars, monuments and temples.
Apart from the Vijay Stambh, there is also a 75 feet high Jain Kirti Stambh, which was built in the 14th century. Near it is the temple of Mahavir Swami. A little ahead of it is the temple of Neelkanth Mahadev. This fort was built in the Maurya dynasty, and Maharana Pratap also ruled here. The first Jauhar in this fort took place during the time of Raja Mansingh. In the 16th century, Queen Padmavati performed Jauhar here with 13000 maids. Today, this palace or fort is the most favorite place for tourists in Rajasthan. Many tourists coming to Rajasthan definitely visit the Chittorgarh Fort.
Jaisalmer Kila ya Swarg Kila
This Jaisalmer Fort built in Jaisalmer, Rajasthan remains a center of attraction for tourists throughout the year. Foreign tourists from far and wide come to Rajasthan to see the beauty of Indian culture in these forts. Jaisalmer Fort was built by Rajput King Rawal Jaisal. There have been attacks from time to time to take over this fort. The entire fort is made of yellow sandstone and looks very beautiful. The rays of the sun add to the beauty of the entire fort. People especially come here to see the sunset. The yellow walls of the fort get drenched in the rays of the sun. Seeing this beautiful form of the fort, this fort was named ‘Sonar Kila’ or ‘Golden Fort’.
Amer kila ab hai Ambera Palace
Amer Fort is named after Ambikeshwar Temple and this fort is also known as Amber Palace. It is built on a high hill in Amer, Jaipur, the capital of Rajasthan. This fort was built by Raja Mansingh. This fort is built according to Rajputana style. The architecture here is very beautiful. If you are thinking of visiting Rajasthan, then do not forget to see this fort of Rajasthan.
Achlagadh Kila Mandir hai behad khoobsurat
Achlagadh Fort, located 11 km from Mount Abu, is one of the famous forts of Rajasthan. The fort has a Shiva temple, Achleshwar Mahadev temple and Mandakini lake. The architecture of the Jain temple built here is worth seeing. There are four gates to enter the Achlagadh Fort, Hanuman Pol, Ganesh Pol, Champapol and Bhairavpol. Hanuman Pol has a picture of Hanuman ji and Ganesh Pol has a picture of Lord Ganesha. The form of Lord Shiva that was worshipped in this temple is known as “Achaleshwar”. He was the family deity of the Parmar dynasty rulers.
There is no Shivling in the Shiva temple, there is a pit here, which is called ‘Brahmakhddha’. Shiva’s toe is symbolically present here. Near the temple is Mandakini Kund. On the banks of this Kund is the chhatri of Maharaja Mansingh of Sirohi. Mahmud Begada had broken some idols of this temple, which are still there.
According to history, when Mahmud Begada was returning after breaking the idols of Lord Shiva, Nandi and Parvati of Achaleshwar, the Goddess got angry, and a large group of bees attacked the invaders, and gave them the result of their wrongdoing. In memory of this incident, that place is still known as ‘Bhanvarathal’.
Rajasthan’s oldest Kuchaman Fort
Kuchaman Fort is built on a very high hill. This fort is the oldest fort in the history of Rajasthan. Kuchaman, located in the Nawan tehsil of Nagaur district, was the abode of the Mertiya Rathores in the former Jodhpur state, which is known not only for the events of valor and sacrifice of its rulers but also for its grandeur and beauty. Although, today this fort has become very old, but the architecture of this Rajasthan fort is very interesting to see.
Kumbalgarh Kila aur deewar
Kumalgarh Fort is a fort of Mewar, where Maharana Pratap was born. This fort was built by Maharaja Rana Kumbha. This fort has been built in such a way that till date no enemy has been able to conquer this fort. A special reason for this is also the wall of this fort, which is very high. It is said that after the wall of China, this is the wall that remains the highest in the world. This wall is also called the ‘Great Wall of India’. Also, this fort is also known as ‘Mewar Fort’. Talking about the history of this fort, it is said that it took 15 years to build this fort.
Joonagadh Kila hai chintamani
This fort built in Bikaner, Rajasthan is also known as ‘Chintamani’. In the 20th century, the name of this fort was changed to ‘Junagadh Fort’ or ‘Old Fort’. At one time this fort was made of old stones, but later this fort has been changed to a grand and beautiful architectural style. There are many other beautiful and big palaces built in this fort. The entire structure of the fort is influenced by the kings who have ruled the fort.
Junagadh Fort is specially made of red stone and the walls of the fort’s palaces are made of beautiful marble stones. This building is really very beautiful, it is a different fun to see and take pictures of it.
Ranthambore Kila tha shikargaah
Ranthambore Fort is built inside Ranthambore National Park, near Sawai Madhopur city. Till India got independence, this fort used to be the hunting ground of the Maharajas of Jaipur. This is a fort which was not easy to conquer. This fort has been the center point of the historical development of Rajasthan and this fort has now been included in the UNESCO World Heritage Site. It is said that this fort was built by the Chauhans, but in the 13th century it was captured by the Delhi Sultanate. Today this fort remains a center of attraction for tourists. Here millions of tourists visit the temples built in the fort.
Behad khubsurat hai Neemrana Durg
Neemrana Fort is one of the historical sites of Alwar district. However, there is a whole city named Neemrana in Alwar district, where the most special is Neemrana Durg Fort. This beautiful fort was built by King Nimola Meu.
If you want to enjoy a romantic and interesting place, then this fort is a very good place for this. By visiting this fort, you will feel like you are enjoying one of the most beautiful places in the world, as well as you will feel royal.
This fort is built about 10 storeys high, inside which there are many rooms. The structure of this fort is made of beautiful red stones. The architecture of this fort is very beautiful, the walls of the fort are decorated with many beautiful designs and inscriptions. For those who like to travel and enjoy historical places, coming here proves to be very fun.
