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Also called Amber Fort. It was the ancient citadel of the ruling Kachhawa clan of Amber, before the capital was shifted to present day Jaipur. Amber Fort is known for its unique artistic style, blending both Hindu and Muslim (Mughal) elements and its ornate and breathtaking artistic mastery. The fort borders the Maota Lake, and is a major tourist attraction in Rajasthan. The Fort is unique in that its outside, an imposing and rugged defensive structure, is markedly different from its inside, an ornate, lavish interior influenced by both Hindu and Muslim (Mughal) styles of ornamentation. In 1592, construction of the Fort was started by Raja Man Singh I. However, the Amber Fort took its present form during the reign of Raja Jai Singh I. It has a Kali Temple, Jai Mandir hall of victory and other notable monuments within the fort.

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You can get an elephant ride up to the gate. Jaipur royal house held court for seven centuries. Visitors riding painted elephants can ascend to the fort to see the magnificent gateways, courtyards, pavilions, and a gliterring chamber of inlaid mirrors. Baradari in Amber fort shown during sword fight.

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