Thursday, April 9, 2009

Monuments of Rajasthan



The fascinating city of Rajasthan, harboring myriad monumental heritage, impart a colorful identity to the state. Its magnificently ornate monuments are the most influential part of the city and its charisma has inspired a lot of travelers and foreigners to come and learn more about its history. These magnificent monuments of Rajasthan unveil before you the interesting facet of erstwhile Rajput rulers who were responsible for reshaping the history of Rajasthan. The most delightful aspect of these monuments is the role they have played in promoting the tourism in the state.

Right from the magnificent forts and palaces to the impressive havelis and amazing temples, all add to the grand monumental heritage of Rajasthan. The monumental tour of Rajasthan remind tourists of the romance, culture and glory of the bygone era. These monuments are a treat to the jaded eyes of a traveler, traveling in search of architectural treasure presenting the amazing mixture of Mughal to Rajput to European style of architecture.

The monuments of Rajasthan are the heritage sites that forms the prime attraction of the state. Each seem to whisper the story of erstwhile Rajas and Maharajas before the tourists visiting Rajasthan. They are standing testimony of the bygone era that was marked by the charm of Rajputs.

Almost each and every city in Rajasthan is dwelled with ornate forts and places. Apart from beauty and architecture most of the monuments in Rajasthan were built for defense, security and religion. Some of the well known monuments in the state includes : -

Jaisalmer Fort
Mehrangarh Fort
Amer Fort
Jaigarh Fort
Nahargarh Fort
Junagarh Fort
Khimsar Fort
Ranthambore Fort
Chittaurgarh Fort
Castle Mandawa

City Palace, Jaipur
Hawa Mahal
Rambagh Palace
Narain Niwas Palace
Jai Mahal Palace
Umaid Bhavan Palace
Bhanwar Niwas Palace
Lal Garh Palace
Sariska Palace
City Palace, Udaipur
Jagmandir Palace
Lake Palace
Udai Vilas Palace

Aparana Chauhan

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