Jaipur Forts & Palaces
Nahargarh Fort
Nahargarh Fort is located on the sheer rugged ridge of Aravali Hills and it
forms an impressive northern backdrop of Jaipur. It looks most classy when floodlit
at night. The fort overlooks the city and presents a glittering view of the
city lights. It was built in 1734 and extended in 1868. Nahargarh meaning abode
of the tigers was built by Jai Singh to bolster the defence of Amber. The legend
also have it that it was named Nahargarh after Nahar Singh a prince whose spirit
would destroy the construction and not allow its progress further. So after
a tantrik prayer to the spirit it agreed to leave on condition that the fort
is named after him.
The Madhavendra Bhawan, built by Sawai Ram Singh II has uniquely a cluster of
12 identical suits for queens and at the head is a suit for the king himself.
The rooms are linked by corridors and retain some delicate frescos as well as
toilets and kitchen hearths. It was used by members of the royal family for
excursion in summers and is now even a favoured picnic spot. Durg Cafeteria
just above the entrance sells meals and refreshments, while Padao Restaurant
on the west sells drinks around sunset.
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