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Amber Fort

Amber, or Amer, was formerly the capital of the Rajput Princes before it was moved to the main city of Jaipur. It is situated 11 km northeast of the city on Amber Road, the road that goes to Delhi. At the bottom of the hill is the Yajnastambha, a stone column that commemorates an Asvamedha-yajna (sacrifice) performed by Sawai Jai Singh.

This fort was begun in the beginning of the 17th century by Maharaja Man Singh (1589-1614), who was the commander-in-chief of Emperor Akbar's army. Mirza Raja Jai Singh (1621-1667) and Sawai Jai Singh (1666-1743) added to the palace. There is a beautiful marble Kali temple to the right of the entrance to the Maharaja's residence.The style of the fort is predominantly done in the Mughal architectural fashion, which was most commonly used during this era in Jaipur's history.

When you go up the stairs from the courtyard you first see the Diwan-i-Am, or the Hall of Public Audience, which is open on three sides. East of the inner court, toward the main road, is the Jai Mandira (Sheesh Mahal). Built by Mirza Raja Jai Singh, it has mosaic panels inlaid with glass, mirrors, and marble carvings. The Jas Mandira, Hall of Glory, is on the roof of the Jai Mandira. Across from the Jai Mandira, on the side away from the road, is the Sukh Niwas, or the Hall of Pleasure. It has a narrow channel in which water flowed from a tank on the roof to cool the room down in the burning desert summer heat.

 

Bottom of Amber Hill

There is an interesting 500-year-old temple called Jagat Shiromani Tem ple, dedicated to Sri Krishna, at the bottom hill. It has an intricately carved Garuda Shrine and a marble gate with elephant statues on either side. There are several other temples at the bottom of the hill. The ancient Sanwalaji Ka Jain Temple is across the street from the Jagat Shiromani Temple. Nearby is the Ambika Swara Mahadeva Temple, Kalyauji ka Mandir, Sunghi Jhunta Ram Temple, and Laksmi Narayanji ka Temple.

 

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