Rajasthan Forts
Rajasthan Forts
The imposing forts of Rajasthan are famous all over the world. During medieval times the state was a collection of a large number of independently existing kingdoms. The forts were built by the rulers of these kingdoms to safeguard their territory from foreign invasions. Battlement was an important feature of the fort.
Some of the forts of Rajasthan succumbed to the invasions and could not hold against time. But the ruins left still provide useful insights about their strength and the era of their construction.
The forts of Rajasthan feature the sites where popular cities and towns were founded. Many of these forts are built at an elevation; on a hill top, so as to provide a vantage point. The fort complexes hold a lot many attractions including the royal courtyards, palaces and museums. The architecture of these forts is superb. These lofty structures are visible even from distant places in the cities where they stand grounded. The land area covered by many of the fort walls is also incredible.
Terraces and turrets is a special feature of the forts of Rajasthan. Tourists often wait for long to have a view of the setting sun from these places. The massive structures and ancient architecture gives a feeling of primordial protection at such places. The forts of Rajasthan moreover carry a lot of legends, have witnessed many historical events and have preserved many of the heritage possessions of which the state boasts about.
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