Fort and Palaces
Rajasthan has till date retained the medieval grandeur wonderfully and the magnificent Forts and Palaces in Rajasthan bear ample testimony to some of the finest creations of Rajput civilization. Plan a Tour to Rajasthan and marvel at the magnificent architecture manifested in the palatial palaces and imposing forts of the state. Rajasthan Forts and Palaces allow visitors to travel back in time to the bygone era of Kings and Queens and to experience the royal luxury and charm of those times.
The Forts and Palaces in Rajasthan India showcase the glorious architectural heritage of the state. Jaipur, Jodhpur, Udaipur, Jaisalmer, Bikaner and Chittorgarh are the major cities where a large concentration of the Forts and Palaces in Rajasthan are located. Most of these monuments were built as part of defense strategies, to defend territories from the being attacked by enemies and also to give shape to the immense passion of the rulers of yesteryears towards art and architecture.
With the modern town of Chittor at the foot of the hill, imposing Chittaurgarh Fort rises 150 m above the surrounding region and runs to an approximate length of 3 km covering an area of 60 acres and peripheral length of 13 km. Standing tall in one of the oldest cities in Rajasthan, the Chittaurgarh Fort perched on a 152-m-high rocky hill.
There is a fort that seems to rise out of a desert haze, its yellow sandstone walls and bastions taking on a golden hue in the afternoon sun, which is why it is aptly called Sonar Kila or the Golden Fort or Jaisalmer Fort. Jaisalmer Fort was built in 1156. It is the second oldest in Rajasthan after Chittor and the fort built by Rawal Jaisal , which crowns the 80m high Trikuta Hill. Three strong walls protect the citadel.the fort has 99 bastions around its circumference.
Junagrah Fort, Bikaner's historic fortress is one of the most impressive in Rajasthan. Junagarh fort and it's palaces were built between 1588-1593 by raja Raj Singh, a general in the army of the Mughal emperor Akbar. It has a 96 mt long wall. To protect 37 palaces, temples and pavilions within it. The fort has 2 entrances. The main entrance of the fort is Suraj pol or sun gate. The palaces, exquisitely built in red sandstone and marble are ornate with mirror work, carvings and paintings. 
Kumbhalgarh Fort, 84 kilometres from Udaipur, is second most important fort to Chittaurgarh Fort. Udaipur in the northwestern Indian state of Rajasthan. The fort city is well connected to the other parts of Rajasthan by road. Rana Kumbha constructed in the 15th century the most imposing fort known as Kumbhalgarh. Situated at 3500 ft. above sea level, it holds the distinction of being uncounquered and the birth place of Maharana Pratap. It also served the rulers of Mewar as a refuge in times of strife. 
Situated on a steep hill, Mehrangarh Fort is one of the largest forts in India. Mehrangarh Fort in Jodhpur bult by Rathore Rajputs, is a magnificent and imposing structure with an altitude of about 125 mts. and is spread over an area of 5 sq. km with seven gates. The palaces in the fort were constructed by Rao Jodha Singh from 1459 onwards in an informal pattern over several centuries and have its own architectural features, such as narrow staircases leading to the royal residence,
The Fort Ramgarh, a Heritage Hotel situated in the sate of Haryana, India. The Fort has the glorious memory of past 350 years. Its Rulers, Chandel Rajputs who came to the plains from the Himachal Pradesh, The descendents of Chandel Dynasty whose empire stretched out over the entire central India.
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