The Amber Fort was built from 1600 by Raja Man Singh, a Rajput general in Akbar's army. It is 11km north of Jaipur. Quite an impressive sight as you arrive from the south, the fort appears as you wind round the hill from Jaipur, with lines of elephants bringing tourists up the ramp to the fort. Inside are the usual fort/palace amenities which I have gotten quite used to over the past few days- the Diwan-I-Am (Hall of Public Audience), Diwan-I-Khas (Hall of Private Audience), sleeping chambers for the maids and women of the palace and pavillions. The surrounding palace is very interesting, a complex network of little passages and staircases which were easy to get lost in. Overlooking the palace, further up the hill, is the Jaigarh fort.
Front of Amber Fort
Jaigarh Fort
Pavillion and maids' quarters. Excellent for hide and seek.
Garden and Hall of Public Audience
Detail of intricate marble work.
Front of Amber Fort
Jaigarh Fort
Pavillion and maids' quarters. Excellent for hide and seek.
Garden and Hall of Public Audience
Detail of intricate marble work.
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