Amber fort

The Amer Fort (or Amber Fort) originally built by Raja Man Singh in 1592 AD, is said to have been named after Lord Ambikeshwar (Shiva), while the term ‘Amber’ also means ‘Amba’, Goddess Durga or protector of the fort. The structure of the Amer Fort is designed on the principles of Giri Durg (the hill fort) of the Vastu Shastra (Indian science of architecture), incorporating an excellent mix of Rajput and Mughal architectural styles of the then period. At present, Amer Fort is a UNESCO World…

Amber Fort is located in the small town of Amber. It is the most popular tourist attraction of Jaipur. The fort is famous because of the artistic and architectural elements. The palace is built on Aravalli Hill and therefore the fort overlooks Maota Lake. #travel #traveltips #holiday #trip #destinations #photo #photography #travelphotography #travelbloggers #wanderlust #entrepreneurship #intheworldsjungle #branding #india #amber #jaipur #rajasthan

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Amer Fort (aka Amber Fort or Palace) is a site in Jaipur that one must visit when coming to Rajasthan. Home to Ganesh Pol, Sheesh Mahal and...

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The Amber Fort or Amer Fort. Unlike what I had thought, it’s not named after the jewel, but believed to be named after Ambikeshwar Temple or Amba, the protector of the world. Perched on the hill above Jaipur, it was home to the Maharaja before the royal seat was moved to the City Palace (see yesterdays post!). The decoration is exquisite, especially the hall of mirrors. Being on a hill there are a number of ways to visit; trudging up by foot, in the car (my preferred option) or by…

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