રવિવાર, 12 ફેબ્રુઆરી, 2012

Nahargarh Forts, Jaipur

Nahargarh Forts, Jaipur




Nestled between the Nahargarh hills, Nahargarh Fort was built by Sawai Raja Jai Singh in 1734. The fort is one of the major tourist attractions of the city. Nahargarh fort was built by Sawai Raja Jai Singh and later some splendid additions were done by the successors of Sawai Raja Jai Singh. The fort was renovated in the 19th century and some splendid features were added to the magnificent fort. The older parts of the fort though have withered and lost its charm by the times but the new additions are charming and captivating till date.The Nahargarh Fort is exquisitely constructed. It was used as the retreat for the ladies of kings and maharajas. The women quarter or the Zenana deorhi are elegantly designed to impress women. The royal quarter Madhavendra Bhawan which spread over the fourth courtyard was specially designed by Maharaja Sawai Raja Jai Singh. There are 12 magnificent designed quarters with all the eminent facilities. Quarters are interlinked with kitchen, spacious corridors and fire place. The exquisitely designed quarters boost of the rich architectural beauty of Rajputana art and the taste of luxury of the Rajas and Maharajas of bygone era.Nahargarh Fort also known as the tiger fort has a legend related to it.




According to the local legend it is believed that the spirit of the Prince used to haunt the site of the fort. The spirit of the prince would not allow the workers and artisans to go to the construction site. Various religious prayers were performed by Tantrik to make the evil spirit satisfied. After performing several rituals, the spirit made an appearance and agreed to give up the evil activities once the fort was named after him.One of the major highlight of the Nahargarh fort is the stunning view of the Man Sagar Lake and the surrounding areas that can be viewed form the fort. The magnificent view of Man Sagar Lake has never failed to lure visitors with its charming beauty. Visit this magnificent fort while you are in Jaipur, Rajasthan to worth your tour to Jaipur or Rajasthan. The fort glorifies the rich culture and the glorious age of the chivalrous Rajas and Maharajas of the city. 
Jaipur is well connected by air, road and train with all the major cities of India.




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