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Mehrangarh Fort located in Jodhpur, Rajasthan, India
Mehrangarh Fort is one of the largest forts in India and it is situated 122 m above the city and is enclosed by imposing thick walls. Inside its boundaries there are several palaces known for their intricate carvings and expansive courtyards.
Rajasthan is a land overflowing with its culture. Visit any place in Rajasthan, you'll be treated to melodious music. Local people give you a taste of traditional Rajasthani folk music
This is one of the most impressive forts of Rajasthan.It was built by Maharana Kumbha,the ruler of the kingdom of Mewar from the valiant Sisodia Rajput clan in the 15th century.
It is situated on a hilltop in the western Aravalli ranges at a height of approx.3600 feet above sea level.The fort has perimeter walls that extend 36 kms.,making it one of the longest walls in the world.The frontal walls are 15 feet thick and there are 7 fortified gateways.There are over 360 temples inside the fort.The palaces are well preserved and the fort is supposed to be the birthplace of the valiant Rajput king - Maharana Pratap.
Kumbhalgarh is situated on the borders of the areas of Mewar and Marwar in Rajasthan.Due to its strategic position it was used as a place of refuge by the rulers of Mewar during times of danger.It remained impregnable to direct assault.
Although it was attacked many times ,it is believed to have been first captured by Emperor Akbar's general Shahbaz Khan in 1576.It was recaptured by Maharana Pratap in 1585.The British took over the control of the fort in 1818 and later returned it to the Sisodias of Udaipur.
The fort is now a UNESCO World Heritage site under the group Hill Forts of Rajasthan.
Unfortunately we visited the fort after 10 am when the sun was already high in the heavens.Not a good time for photography but I did manage a few decent shots.
Source :- Wikipedia.
Chand Baori is a stepwell situated in the village of Abhaneri in the Indian state of Rajasthan. It extends approximately 30 m into the ground, making it one of the deepest and largest stepwells in India. It is named after a local ruler of Nikumbh Rajput dynasty called Raja Chanda and its construction is dated to the 8th-9th century. It has 3500 steps cascading 13 stories deep into a massive tank at the bottom and has been constructed in an upside-down pyramid style.
Chand Baori is said to be named after a local ruler of Nikumbh Rajput dynasty called Raja Chanda. However, no epigraphic evidence has been found regarding the construction of the Chand Baori or the adjoining Harshat Mata Temple. Based on similarities in style and carvings with the terraced temples of Paranagar and Mandore, the Baori can be dated to the 8th-9th century. It was likely constructed before the temple. According to Morna Livingston in Steps to Water: The Ancient Stepwells of India, Chand Baori is one of the few stepwells that has "two classical periods of water building in a single setting".
The oldest parts of the step-well date from the 8th century onwards. An upper palace building was added to the site, which can be seen from the tabulated arches used by the Chauhan rulers. Adjoining the baori is the architecturally splendid and sculpturally beautiful Harshat Mata Temple, which was built between the 7th-8th century, but was destroyed and damaged by Mahmud of Ghazni. Many of its pillars, columns, and statues now lie scattered. The Mughals also destroyed the Baori interior sculptures. Today, there are remains of old sculptures and carvings, which were suggested to be in the temple or in the various rooms. The nearby temple of Harshat Mata, goddess of joy, was a pilgrimage site and formed a complex together alongside the well.
Many of these stepwells, including Chand Baori, served multiple purposes alongside drawing water and playing a significant role in religious or ceremonial activities. Pilgrims are said to have found comfort in quenching their thirst and finding a resting spot at the steps of Chand Baori after their long travels. This unique form of underground well-architecture remains constant from the 7th century in the existing monument. Excavated stones of the temple are now kept by the Archaeological Survey of India in the arcades of the well. Chand Baori is a significant architectural site in western India.
A shot that didn't made the cut at the time but which has some merits I think, not least because metre gauge trains are now a thing of the past here.
The shot was taken at Ringas Junction, Rajasthan and features NWR liveried Alco YDM4 unit 6637 waiting time with the 6.20am Sikar - Jaipur (train 02088).
It was breakfast time and plenty of passengers were taking advantage of the extended stop to grab a bite to eat at one of the concessions on the platform at right - taking the direct route across the tracks was, and is, pretty normal. A couple of folk have spotted me too, including the driver, (I was hardly incognito in a white sun-hat) and are quite happy to get themselves in the shot.
Semaphores were still in use and these were controlled by two signal boxes, one at each end of the station. This side of the station was still exclusively metre gauge but, out of sight on the right, broad gauge track had already been laid and BG trains were running.
So far as I can make out the line from here to Sikar has now been converted to BG and is operational; the line to Jaipur however is still being converted and, presumably, will be operational soon.
8.06am, 16th March 2016
the lovely Palace hotel . it was full of tour groups . instead we visited on the days when it was empty ...
-Le fort de Mehrangarh (hindi : मेहरानगढ़) est situé à Jodhpur, dans l'État du Rajasthan (Inde). Surnommé le fort magnifique, il surplombe la ville du haut de ses 122 mètres. À l'intérieur de celui-ci se trouvent plusieurs palais richement décorés et agrémentés de nombreuses cours.
-Mehrangarh Fort (Hindi: म हर नगढ ) is located in Jodhpur, Rajasthan State (India). Nicknamed the magnificent fort, it overlooks the city from its 122 meters. Inside there are several palaces richly decorated and embellished with many courtyards.
Amber Fort, also known as Amer Fort, is a historic palace-fort located on a hilltop in Jaipur, India, about 11 km from the city. Built with sandstone and marble, it is a UNESCO World Heritage site known for its blend of Hindu and Mughal architecture.
This is a blend of three images - it looks ok zoomed out but not so crisp zoomed in.