1°Orchha PalaceBuilt XVI centuryStyle BundelaRajput Dinasty
5°City Palace of JaipurBuilt 1729-32By Maharaja Suwai Jai SinghStyle RajputKacchwaha Dinasty
Palaces & forts of India (Part one)
3°Fatephur Sikri Built 1571-85By Emperor AkbarStyle Mughal & HinduMughal Dinasty
4°Amber Fort (Jaipur)Built XI century & laterStyle Rajpup with Mughal influencesKacchwaha Dinasty
2°Agra FortBuilt 1565-73Style MughalMughal Dinasty
ORCHA PALACESA magnificent example of medieval palace-fort.Mostly all the buildings have a chhatri (top pavillon with dome or vault)
AGRA FORT (LAL QUILA)
Built by Akbar, the construction continued
till the time of his gradson Shah Jahan
This is a massive sandstone fortification
that runs along the Yamuna River
FATEHPUR SIKRI
Emperor Akbar planned this city as his capital but shortage of water compelled him to abandon itToday is a “Ghost city”, only visited by tourists.It’ s one of the finest examples of Mughal architectural splendor at his height
AMBER FORTAn stuning building in white marble and sandstone, some rooms are covered with thousands of tiny mirrows and coloured glass.An intricated artwork, a hallmark of indian palaces
On top of a hill, you can go up by elephant ! ! !
REAL PALACE JAIPUR
Built following the principes set down in the “Shilpa Shastra”, ancien Hindu text of architecture.
There are 2 gigantic silver unrs made to carry water of Ganges River when Madho Singh II went to London to attend the coronation of King Edward VII
Also interesting is the “Court of the beloved”, with 4 door representing the 4 seasons, peacocks and lotus leaves adorn them
India has one of the world’s oldest civilizations, forts and palaces that dot the lanscape are proud sentinels and living reminders of India rich civilization and culture.
They melt beauty and grace with strenght.
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