Tag: IN – Hill Forts of Rajasthan

Visiting Patwon ki Haveli will be an experience to cherish for lifetime…

Source: Patwon ki Haveli- A marvel in sandstone amidst sands

The Rajput rulers built an artificial lake, Maota Lake, from where water was transported to the hill fort using a pulley system and a network of clay pots. The water was then distributed through a network of copper and clay pipes.

Source: 1000-year-old Amer Fort’s very modern water harvesting system

Chittorgarh Fort is one of the greatest forts ever built in the history of India. The magnificent structure is a testament to the glory of erstwhile rulers of Rajasthan.

Source: Valiant History and Architectural Brilliance of Chittorgarh Fort Will Mesmerize You

Jaisalmer, the Golden City, is all about forts, cultural people, sand-coloured structures and endless desert. Amidst all the beauty stands a mighty yellow sandstone structure, called the Jaisalmer Fort or the Sonar Quila or the Golden Fort. It is one of those ancient forts where people still live and have a livelihood. The fort never fails to amaze travellers as it has the ambience that takes people back in the bygone era. Here are certains interesting facts that you might not know about the Golden Fort…

Source: Interesting facts you might not know about Jaisalmer’s Golden Fort

The Kumbhalgarh Fort remains one of the strongest forts of India and bears testimony to the genius and splendour of war tactics and the architectural finesse of people who lived long ago You must have heard about the Great Wall of China — the longest wall in the world, built more than a millennium ago. But what if we told you that one of the longest walls in the world is in India? Yes, that indeed is true. Built in the 15th century, this wall is nestled between thirteen towering mountain peaks in the desert of Rajasthan and surrounds the ancient fort of Kumbhalgarh, some 80 km from the city of Udaipur.

Source: The Great Wall of India

The main highlight of Katie’s month in Northern India was absolutely the forts. She don’t even need to think about it.

Source: Best Forts of Rajasthan and the Golden Triangle

Kumbhalgarh is a Mewar fortress and a UNESCO World Heritage Site in the Aravalli Hills, in the Rajsamand district in western India.

Source: Kumbhalgarh: The Great Wall of India – HeritageDaily – Archaeology News