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Rajasthan’s forts and palaces stand strong even today and speak of a glorious past. Their architecture and beauty are truly marvelous, and the grandeur is known to have made eyes sparkle, and heart skip a beat. As you wander through narrow passages, and run your fingers on curlicued carvings on the walls, you can feel the kind of craftsmanship that well intro their construction. The only problem tourists face is not being sure of which all to include in their itinerary. To help them, here is a list of most inspiring palaces and forts in Rajasthan so that next time you take a Rajasthan tour, you know what you want to see!
Built on 180 meters-high hill, Chittorgarh Fort is spread over an expansive area of 700 acres with seven massive gateways called Pol. It is also often known as Water Fort, as there are about 22 water bodies inside the fort.
Interestingly, the Chittorgarh Fort has been destroyed thrice and has witnessed the reign of three rulers – Allauddin Khilji, Bahadur Shah and Maharana Udai Singh.
Birthplaces of the great Mewar Ruler, Maharana Pratap, Kumbhalgarh Fort is one of the most popular and best forts in Rajasthan. It was built by Maharana Kumbha in 15th century, after whom the fort is named.
Interestingly, Kumbhalgarh is also revered for having second-longest wall in the world, covering an area of 36 km sq. The route to the fort too is an interesting one, as ravines and thick woods greet you. If you are planning a visit here, pick a nice stay from the best hotels in Kumbhalgarh and explore the fort at leisure.
