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Haunted Shaniwar Wada Fort Pune







Shaniwar Wada Fort located near on Baji Rao Road near Abhivnav Kala Mandir in Pune. This fort is one of the most horrible places in IndiaShaniwarwada is an 18th century fort in Pune Maharashtra, India. Constructed in 1732, it was the place of the Peshwa rulers of the Maratha kingdom until 1818, More than Rs. 16,110 were expended in contraction of this fort.

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Shaniwar Wada Fort 
It was named Shaniwarwada from the Marathi words Shaniwar (Saturday) and Wada (a general term for any residence).On the every moon night this fort in India turns into a horror place. Where local people frequently hear a horror sound coming “KAKA MALA VACHWA" (uncle save me) from the fort in the every moon night. The place where the spirit till now and final words of his past mortal life.





History behind Shaniwarwada Haunted 



At the back of Fort's unnatural activities there are story of the murder, greediness for power and fraud. Peshwa Nanashaheb had three sons Vishwasrao, Narayanrao, Madhavrao. After the death of Nanashaheb in the third Panipath war Madhavrao become as Peshwa. During the third Panipath battle Vishwasrao died. After the death of Vishwasrao his brother Madhavrao also died. At that time Narayanrao was only 16 years old. He became as a Peshwa in very small age. Because of his age his uncle Raghunathrao was take charge of the state on behalf of his young nephew.
Shaniwar Wada Fort
Shaniwar Wada Fort 

Shaniwarwada fort haunted
Sumner Singh Gardi sent a group of killers who come into the room of where sleeping Narayanrao at night withour any securities. Narayanrao get up and understood that he was going to be murdered. He was run from Raghunathrao’s chamber and shouting “Uncle save me". Although he was caught by killers and cruelly killed by them. Cut into parts and then pull down in the river.
The Ghost of the young Peshwa Narayanrao still now exists in in there with his painful soreness. Every moon night he cries and shouting for saving him.

Important Information :- Entry fees:- Rs. 5 Each Person and Rs. 25 Each Person For Light and Sound.
Timing :-  8:00 AM to 6:30 PM for Light and Sound  6:30 PM to 8:30 PM


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Things to Know About Allahabad fort





Allahabad fort was built in 1583 by Mughal Emperor Akbar. It's was the greatest garrisons of Mughal Emperor. Presently the fort is undertaken by the Indian Army, only some portion of it is open to the tourist. The royal fort has massive wall with three entrances and also the exterior wall is still in condition and is so visible arising through the Yamuna River, near the confluence site. There are high-rise towers inside the fort. It's a magnificent example of medieval India's master craftsmanship. This can best be appreciated.

Allahabad fort, Allahabad
Allahabad Fort
"Allahabad fort is the biggest fort built by Mugal Emperor Akbar"

Inside the fort you can see 10 meter high Ashok Pillar, It is believed that it was built 232 BC, Which is of great importance to historians and archaeologists. This pillar was initially installed from village Kosam, right now Kaushambi. Inscribed on this pillar tend to be some royal edicts involving Ashoka, account of successful battles involving Samudragupta, two quick monographs as well as a fascinate keep in order the memories of Jahangir’s coronation. Numerous of visitor written their name included Birbal, who went to this spot in 1575 about the eve of Magh mela. Jodhabai Building is yet another attraction with the fort. This structure shows the unique fusion of Hindu in addition to Islamic buildings. Apart out of this, there is Saraswati kund that is allowed to be the foundation of renowned but suspect mythical river Saraswati. This perhaps the fort isn't open to public.





Allahabad Fort's Ashok Pillar
Allahabad Fort's Ashok Pillar
Patalpuri Temple & Akshaya-vat (The Immortal banyan tree) - Patalpuri is usually an underground temple the other can reach it through a small door inside eastern wall on the fort. Akshaya Vat (the Immortal banyan tree) is so visible within this Patalpuri Temple area. The pine is routed in extremely niche under which there is a deep hole that's supposed to result in Triveni. This tree has also been talked about in a variety of ancient scriptures, writings in addition to in this travelogue connected with Hiuen Tsang, this famous Far East traveler.


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Most Storngest Fort of India Aligarh Fort





Aligarh Fort is situated in Aligarh city of Uttar Pradesh. The town of Aligarh was previously known as a Kol or Koil. Kol or Koil was the earliest name with the city in addition to Aligarh had been the name with the fort community. Kol covered not merely the city even so the entire area, though it is geographical limits kept changing every so often. The origin with the name involving Kol is obscure. In certain ancient text messaging, Kol have been referred to from the sense of any tribe or Caste, name of any place or mountain in addition to name of any sage or demon.

Aligarh Fort Aligarh
Aligarh Fort
The fort, also called 'Aligarh Qila', is one of the strongest forts in the country. Aligarh Fort is speared 3 km to north with the Aligarh area. The architecture of the French engineers and the current Fort is a deep and wide surrounded by a ditch is the inclusion of regular polygons.




Aligarh Fort was built at the time of with Ibrahim Lodi, by Muhammad who was the son of the ruler of Kol, Umar, in 1524-25. It was rebuilt by Sabit Khan, the governor of the region in the rule with Farrukh Siyar along with Muhammad Shah. In the year 1759, the citadel attained fantastic significance under Madhavrao We Scindia along with became your centre for that organization with his battalions inside the European manner with the help of French army. In Sep. 1803, Lord Gerard Lake's British Isles army underneath the leadership with Perron, this particular language officer taken the fort from your Marathas in the battle with Ally Ghur. During the war with 1857 your troops stationed at Aligarh mutinied, yet abstained via murdering his or her officers, which, with the opposite residents along with ladies along with children, prevailed in reaching Hathras.

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Aligarh fort 
Aligarh Fort situated over a hill in Barauli Marg towards the north of Aligarh Muslim University or college. The structure on the fort contains about 40 feet excessive ravines upon all features and bastions are meant on the particular angles on the walls. Presently Aligarh fort is under the administration of Aligarh Muslim University or college. The fort also residences the Section of Botany on the University which in turn also keeps the floral gardens as well as plantations within the fort. A visit to that fort furthermore requires particular permission in the botany division. It furthermore served for the reason that seat regarding several governors as well as rulers of the region including Sabit Khan, Surajmal Jat as well as Madhavrao Scindia.
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The Royal Ramnagar Fort, Varanasi

This royal and delightful Ramnagar Fort was constructed by Maharaja Balwant Singh in 17th century. It is situated at the opposite bank of the holy Ganges River and is around 14 km from the city Varanasi being made in medieval period by Maharaja Balwant Singh. It’s attracting in numerous vacation and domestic Visitors consistently. When it’s was the home of the royal king of Benaras, who also called Maharaja of Kashi. The Ramnagar Fort is presently of Maharaja Anant Narayan Singh, who is the members of the royal family. This fort is placed in the coordination at 25.28°n 83.03°e; it has a normal height of 64 meters (209 feet).

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Ramnagar Fort 
The Ramnagar Fort is constructed with the velvety chunar red sandstone, the structural engineering of this match to the Mughal style which they were utilizing to make cut overhangs, open yards, and beautiful structures. There are a lot of things to see inside the sanctuary as it had a sanctuary and an exhibition hall inside the grounds and the sanctuary is devoted to Ved Vyasa, a legend, who composed Mahabharata, the incredible Indian epic. Legends have it that Ved Vyasa stayed here for a short period. Being an interesting area at the Bank of sacred Ganges it has ended up celebrated spot for shooting, there were a lot of people short movies and documentaries and films have shot, Chokher Bali is one of the well known film shot here. There is an open gathering of people corridor, famously known as 'Durbar Hall' one can say this is a fundamental fascination in the Ramnagar Fort. Here we can likewise see sanctuaries and exhibition hall. An incredible blend of Indian and Islamic building design can be seen in the development of the fortification. The fortification is assembled with the red sand-stone, valuable marble stones and the reflexive marbles give the post an eye getting appearance.


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Ramnagar Fort 
Durga temple, Chhinnamastika Mukhi Hanuman Temple and South Temple situated inside the Ramnagar Fort. The museum inside the fort vintage cars, royal sedan, swords and old guns, ivory work and antique clock collection shows a royal armory, a specific thing about this watch is that it is in the old times the special feature is that the stars of the sun, moon and stars on the year, month, week and day to show astronomical facts. A rare collection of manuscripts, most of them by Goswami Tulsidas Muse including precious manuscript handwriting is housed in a building, there is religious writing. There are so hard to find, which has made several books from the Mughal era and their cover designs are very great.
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Salimgarh Fort Famous Historical Place In Delhi





Salimgarh Fort is located near the Yamuna River in Delhi. It was built in 1546 by Sher Shah Suri's son Salim Shah Suri. Sur dynasty ruled till 1555 when Humayun regained from his kingdom by whipping Sikander Suri, one more ruler with the dynasty. Over the Mughal period, in later year, while making the Red Fort in addition to Shahjahan, several Mughal rulers with Emperor Shahjahan who's going to be credited together with completing Shahjahanabad in 1639  had camped at this fort. It is known that Humayun camped at this fort intended for three times before starting his attack intended for recapturing Delhi. 

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Salimgarh Fort 

Structure

Aurangzeb, the actual Mughal Emperor, converted the actual fort right prison, which was perpetuated through the British whom took control in the fort inside 1857. The Fort is area of the Red Fort complex. The difficult was declared like a UNESCO Earth Heritage site in 2007, which oblige Archeological Survey of Indian (ASl) to be sure well prepared conservation measures with the heritage typical monuments.



The place chosen for building the fortification was in the Delhi flatlands (with a good elevation choice of 80–110 toes (24–34 m), hemmed because of the Yamuna River one side and the northern spur on the Aravalli choice of hills on the reverse side. This topography on the land area with the rock exposures for the Fort location, with any favorable link with the northeast trending ridge and the main mosque (Jama Masjid), was visualized as a possible ideal placing that furnished the required protection in opposition to erosion because of the Yamuna Lake. It was also obvious which a stream one side along with a mountain ridge on the reverse side of almost any fortification would have been a formidable screen for invaders to permeate into Delhi, as a result a placing would solely force the invaders to follow the river course. Keeping most of these advantages in view the Salimgarh Fort was internal 1546.
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Salimgarh Fort Inside
History

During British rule, the Sepoy Mutiny (the First War of Independence (uprising) in 1857 and the last Mughal emperor Bahadur Shah Zafar was placed under Humayun Tomb II was taken prisoner called in. The fort was again the scene of a rebel collusion with soldiers revolt Emperor Bahadur Shah II was obvious that the war strategy during the war activity. he held meetings in Fort during August and early September 1857. The fort is operated. They also seen from the ramparts of the fortress artillery fire aimed at the British army. He said that even he would leave for the purpose of its crown jewels, the salary demands that the delegation was told that his army a psychological game with the authorities, and he will give life to the cause of the emperor officials said it was the right earnest trust refused his offer. These also followed declarations have been issued that the emperor would lead the attack against the British announcement and war despite all his people to join the urging of cast or creed. But in the middle of September to 185 British soldiers at the Fort were shutting down. At this stage your reliable Assistant to the emperor to leave and her devout Khan Fort to a safe place and one day when he could renew the war in open country "urged to watch for. But the Emperor declined, permitted the army to be able to vacate the particular fort but he him or himself moved to the Humayun tomb. The 4th infantry in the British armed service entered the particular Salimgarh Ft where that they encountered 1 sentry simply. Similar knowledge was encountered with the Punjab 4th infantry program when, before, they had entered the particular Palace in the Lahore gate in the Red Fort.

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Red Fort in Agra City A Beautiful Architecture of Mugal





Agra Red Fort is a UNESCO (United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization) declared World Heritage Site. This is located in Agra city of Uttar Pradesh State of India. It is also called the Red Fort. It’s about 2.5 km in the north-west; world famous monument Taj Mahal is located. Fort more accurately described as a walled city.

This is the most important fort in India.  India's Mughal emperor Babur, Akbar, Humayun,  Jehangir, Shah Jahan and Aurangzeb lived here. And they used to rule over India from here. Here was the most treasure, property and State Mint. Even foreign ambassadors, travelers and was thought to be well-placed people come, who created the history of India.

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Agra Red Fort Figure 1
History of Agra Red Fort

It was originally a brick fort, which was held by Rajputs of Chauhan dynasty. Its first description comes in 1080, when Mahmud of gajnavi and his army were captured. Sikandar Lodi (1487-1517) was the first Sultan of Delhi Sultanate, who travelled to Agra, and lived in this Agra red Fort. He ruled from here over the country, and made the second of the country capital. He was died in the same Fort in 1517, after that his son, Ibrahim Lodi held nine years until he was lost and killed in first Panipat battle at 1526. He built many mosques and wells at several places here in period.



After the battle of Panipat, Mughals captured the Agra red fort, as well as on its fathomless property. This property was also a diamond, which was later called the famous kohinoor diamond. Then Babar came in place of Ibrahim in the fort. He made the here a baoli. In 1530, Coronation of Emperor Humayun happened here. Humayun was defeated by Sher Shah Suri in Bilgram this year and he was taken to the fort. Afghans captured the fort till five years, who eventually defeated by the Mughals in the second Battle of Panipat in 1556. Looking at the central location, Akbar decided to make it their capital, and came here in the year 1558. His historian Abul Fazal wrote that the fort was made by brick fort, whose name was Badlgdh. It was in very bad condition, and Akbar had it rebuilt, which he built from red sandstone. Its foundation was laid by great architects. It was built with bricks from the inside, and the outer casing been erected for the red sandstone. Its construction began 1.4 million forty four thousand and artisans and workers was worked for eight years, and then it was ready in 1573.

Akbar's grandson Shah Jahan as the site is currently transported. Shah Jahan built the Taj Mahal for his beloved wife .He was trying to construct the buildings of white marble, which is inlaid with gold and precious gems.  It has many old buildings demolished and at the time of the creation of the Fort buildings, so that made the buildings in the Agra Red Fort.

In the last days of his life, Shah Jahan was imprisoned in the fort by his son Aurangzeb, a punishment was given the luxury of palaces in the Fort, was not so hard. It is said that Shah Jahan's death in Fort Musamman  burj, the Taj Mahal was Dekete. The burj  vents of the marble Taj Mahal is a very beautiful view.

Indian Rebellion of 1857, the Agra Red fort became home to the time of the war. After which the British East India Company's rule was ended in India, nearly a century of British rule straight away. After which independence was directly.

Structure of Agra Fort

The Agra Red Fort was won Agakhan Architectural Awardin 2004, after that India Postal department November 28, 2004, in memory of this great moment lunched a postage stamp.

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Agra Red Fort Figure 2
The fort is a semi-circular portion, which is parallel to the side of the river Yamuna. The boundary walls are seventy feet high. There are double wall, which are at equal intervals between heavy turrets, with windows of the Cannon, and will continue to protect the posts. The four corners are four gates, one of which Kijdi door opens the river side

It has two gates, the Delhi gate and Lahore gate says (also known asthe Amar Singh gate Lahore gate).Delhi door of side is the most magnificent of all. Inside it is another door, say the elephant pole, either side, two West walker stone statues of elephants, which are still standing guard Star. The introduction of a door opening, which is built on the gap, and a thief door, make it invincible.

Delhi gate was the formal entrance of the Emperor; By the Indian Army (brigade), the northern part of the Agra red Fort is being used as the camp. So Delhi door is not open to the public. Tourists can enter the Lahore gate, which leads to Lahore (now in Pakistan) has been named so because of the home.

In terms of architectural history, this site is very important. Abul Fazl writes that approximately five hundred beautiful buildings, Bengali and Gujarati style became. Many white marble edifice was demolished to construct. Most of the British barracks building between 1803 to 1862, was broke. Currently barely three buildings on the south-east are remaining. The Delhi Gate and the castle-Bengali palace gate Akbar - Akbar's representative buildings.

There are several Hindu and Islamic architecture see the mixture. Forbidden in Islam, but in many Islamic decorations (forbidden) also provides samples, such as Ajhdhe, elephants and birds, which usually geometric patterns in Islamic decorations, Likhaiyan, verses, etc. cannot see the faces are in the decoration.
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Mehrangarh Fort Jodhpur, Rajasthan





The biggest Mehrangarh Fort is situated in Jodhpur, Rajasthan. This was the largest fort of 15th century. Its located on high hill  122m above from the ground with eight gates and numerous towers surrounded by high wall is ten 10km. The fort has four doors linked with winding roads invisible from the outside the fort. Many grand palaces with amazing carved inside the Fort kivad, barred windows with inspiring name. These are remarkable Phool Mahal, Moti Mahal, Sileh food, Sheesh Mahal, Daulat Khana etc. Awesome collection of furnishings in these mansions fabrication Indian Rajveson. Additionally elephants sink, palanquins, musical instruments, miniature paintings of various styles, costumes and furniture is a fabulous collection.

Mehrangarh Fort Jodhpu
 Mehrangarh Fort figure 1 
History of Mehrangarh Fort




The fort is one of India's oldest forts and is the symbol of India's rich past. Ranmal  Rao the king of Jodhpur had 24 children and Rao Jhoda was one of them became the 15th  Rathore ruler. After a year of taking the reins of government Rao Jodha seemed that Mehrangarh fort was unsafe. Then he proposed the idea of creating a new fort on the hill 9 kilometers from his fort. There were enough birds. So the hill was known as the down bird. Rao Jodha laid the foundation of the fort on the hill in 12 May 1459 and Maharaja Jaswant Singh was completed this in 1638-78. Basically the fort had seven gates and the eighth gate was a secret door. The first  entrance was  packed with spike to prevent elephants attack. Others gate includes Jaypol gate build by Maharaja Man Singh in 1806. Fateh pole or Vijay gate built  by Maharaja Ajit Singh  in memory of his victory over the Mughals.

Mehrangarh Fort Jodhpu
Mehrangarh Fort figure 2
Rao jodha was deep faith in chamunda Mata. Chamunda is the kuldevi of the rulers of Jodhpur. Rao Jodha built the Chamunda Mata temple near by the Mehrangarh fort and established the statue in 1460. Temple doors were opened to the common public. Chamunda maa  not only kuldevi  of  the ruler, but also the Jodhpur’s local people. Still, millions of people are coming there for the worship of god. And here special prayers, perform in the days of Navratri.


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Chittorgarh Fort Chittorgarh Rajasthan





Chittorgarh fort is the biggest fort in India. It's located in Chittorgarh Rajasthan. The stronghold clearly known as Chittor was the capital of Mewar and is today orchestrated a couple of kilometers south of Bhilwara It was at first managed by Guhilot and later by Sisodias, the Suryavanshi family of Chattari Rajputs, from the 7th century, until it was at last relinquished in 1568 after the attack by Emperor Akbar in 1567. It sprawls magnificently over a slope 180 m (590.6 ft) in tallness spread over a region of 280 ha (691.9 sections of land) over the fields of the valley emptied by the Berach River. The fort region with a suggestive history is studded with an arrangement of authentic royal residences, doors, sanctuaries and two conspicuous celebration towers. These momentous remains have roused the creative energy of vacationers and authors for quite a long time.

Chittorgarh Fort
Chittorgarh Fort Figure 1
Between the 15th and 16th century fort was sacked three times; in first time 1303 Allauddin Khilji vanquished Rana Ratan Singh, in second 1535 Bahadur Shah the Sultan of Gujarat crushed Bikramjeet Singh and in third time 1567 Emperor Akbar crushed Maharana Udai Singh II who left the fort and established Udaipur. Each one time the men battled intrepidly hurrying out of the fort dividers charging the adversary however lost without fail. Emulating these annihilations, Jauhar was submitted thrice by more than 13,000 women and children of the Rajput saints who laid their lives in fights at Chittorgarh Fort, in the beginning headed by Rani Padmini wife of Rana Rattan Singh who was slaughtered in the fight in 1303, and later by Rani Karnavati in 1537 AD.




Therefore, the stronghold speaks to the pith of tribute to the patriotism, fearlessness, medieval gallantry and present displayed by the Mewar leaders of Sisodia and their family and ladies and youngsters, between the seventh and sixteenth hundreds of years. The rulers, their troopers, the ladies society of sovereignty and the normal people considered passing as a finer choice than disrespect notwithstanding surrender to the outside attacking armed forces.

Chittorgarh Fort
Chittorgarh Fort Figure 2

History of Chittorgarh Fort

Chittorgarh Fort is the biggest fort of in India(area wise). It is expressed that the fort was developed by the Mauryans amid the seventh century AD and consequently infers its name after the Mauryan ruler, Chitrangada Mori, as engraved on coins of the period. Recorded records show Chittorgarh fort as the capital of Mewar for 834 years. It was made in 734 AD by Bappa Rawal, author ruler in the order of the Sisodia leaders of Mewar. It is likewise said[by whom? that the post was talented to Bappa Rawal as a feature of Solanki princess' endowment in the eighth century.the fortress was plundered and demolished on account of Emperor Akbar in 1568 AD and hence never resettled however just renovated in 1905 AD. Three vital fights were battled for control of the stronghold; in 1303, Ala-ud-racket Khilji blockaded the fortress; in 1535, Sultan of Gujarat Bahadur Shah attacked the post; and in 1568, Mughal Emperor Akbar assaulted the fort. Not that there were just thrashings at the fortification. Barring the times of attack, the fortress had constantly stayed in ownership of the Sisodias of the Guhilot (or Gehlot/Guhila) group of Rajputs, who dropped from Bappa Rawal. There were likewise examples of overcoming adversity of foundation of the stronghold and its reproduction after every attack, before it was at long last relinquished in 1568, all of which are described.
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Jaisalmer Fort One of the Greatest Fort of World






Jaisalmer Fort is one of the greatest fort in the world. It's placed in the town of Jaisalmer, in the Indian state of Rajasthan. It's a World Heritage site. It had been in-assembled 1156 AD by the Bhati Hindu ruler Rawal Jaisal, from whom it determines its name. The fortress remains with pride in the midst of the brilliant extends of the great Thar Desert, on Trikuta Hill, and has been the scene of a few fights. Its enormous yellow brickwork rock dividers are a chromatic lion shade for the duration of the day, debilitating to nectar gold on the grounds that the sun sets, subsequently disguise the fort in the yellow desert. Hence, it’s conjointly alluded to as the reverberation sounder Quila or Golden Fort. The fort is found in the awfully heart the town, and is one in every of the first striking landmarks in the area.
Jaisalmer Fort


History of Jaisalmer Fort

Amid medieval times, the town battles a genuine part in exchange with Arabia, Persia, Africa and Egypt. The fort contains three layers of dividers. The outside or the lower layer is made out of hard stone pieces and it fortifies the detached refuse of Trikuta Hill. The second, or center, divider snakes round the fort. From the deepest, or third, divider, the Hindu warriors once heaved bubbling oil and water correspondingly as gigantic squares of rock at their adversaries, who do end up being ensnared between the second and third dividers. These protections of the fortification incorporate 99 bastions, of that ninety two were designed between the times of 1633-47.


Jaisalmer Fort
Ala-ud-din Khilji assaulted and hold the Jaisalmer fort in the thirteenth century and kept in custody for 9 years. Amid the attack of the Jaisalmer fort the Rajput ladies conferred Jauhar. The second fight at the fort happened in 1541, when Mughal ruler Humayun assaulted the fort city.






Jaisalmer Fort
With the presence of British principle, the rise of oceanic exchange furthermore the development of the port of Mumbai prompted the progressive financial decay of Jaisalmer. When freedom and the Partition of Bharat, the aged exchange course was completely shut, so insurance the destiny of the town. Indeed thus, the proceeding with vital essentialness of Jaisalmer was incontestable all through the 1965 and 1971 wars in the middle of India and Pakistan. In spite of the fact that at one reason the entire populace of Jaisalmer existed among the Jaisalmer fort, it nowadays envelop an occupant individuals of concerning 4,000 people who are generally from the Brahmin and Daroga groups. They're generally relatives of the hands of the Bhati leaders of Jaisalmer that was admissible to dwell among the fort's premises. With partner increment in populace, people regulated settled to the foot of the Trikuta Hill furthermore the city of Jaisalmer showed from the fort.
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History of Nahargarh Fort In Jaipur





The Indian state of Rajasthan is known for its royal heritage. Constitute by the union of the many princely states dominated chiefly by Rajputs. Several of these palaces and forts are related with vital historical events as well. Nahargarh Fort, together with different 2 forts viz., Amer Fort and Jaigarh Fort, once shaped a powerful defence for Jaipur town. Designed by maharajah Sawai Jai Singh II in 1734, this fort was real name was Sudarshangarh Fort. Later, it had been given a replacement name, Nahargarh which implies 'abode of tigers'. Set in one among the oldest mountain ranges of the planet, the Aravalli Hills, this fort provides you a wide ranging read of the scenic surroundings. One among the foremost holidaymaker attraction of Jaipur, Nahargarh Fort is famous for its extended wall that connects it to the Jaigarh Fort.

Nahargarh Fort Figure 1
Architectural Importance

The fort was principally made on Indo European form of design which is that the reason behind its ethereal interior. Except alternative different buildings among the premise, there's a 2 storied building solely assigned for king and queens’ residence. This building was divided into 9 residences and every of the residences were equipped with bedchamber, kitchen, lobby, store, and toilet, severally.
There was an open air area in the fort which was called Diwan-I-Aam, where the ruler was meets his visitors, and to offer appropriate solutions to address issues related to grievances of common people used to sit. Apart from these structures, there have 2 temples: one temple was devoted to the spirit of Rathore prince, Nahar Singh Bhomia and the second one was devoted to the royal goddess of the Rajput Dynasty ruling Jaipur. The name of entry gate was Tadigate. The massive Nahargarh structure inspired from ‘Indo European' pattern of architect.

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Historical Importance

Nahargarh Fort is of the many historical importances. All most all of the royal clans lived here. It’s conjointly mentioned n the history that the ghosts of Hindu kings square measure still haunting the forts. Specifically the king 'Nahar Singh Bhomia's ghost was a hindrance to designed this fort and a temple was designed in the fort to satisfy his soul. With the exception of haunting stories, the fort has witnessed several battles with Marathas. The ecu conjointly lived during this building at the time of revolt in 1857 by insurrection in the eighteenth century it witnessed large attacks from the Marata kingdom or the 'Maratwads'. This fort was a secured place and lots of battle tanks were there to safe bangle this fort from its enemy. The Jaipur town developed from here when native settlements accommodated aboard this fort.

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The Amer Fort in Jaipur Rajasthan





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The first factor that speaks concerning Jaipur history is Amer fort. The principal traveler attraction, Amer fort, is settled 11 kilometers far from the centre of the pink town. Amer is a village with four sq. kilometers space underneath Jaipur. It had been the traditional fastness of the ruling Kachhawa clan of Amer, ahead of the capital was shifted in the plains to Jaipur. If there's anywhere demonstrating the wonder and junction of each Hindu and Mughal traditions and architect, it's to be Amer fort. Constriction started by Raja Man Singh I in 1952 and completed by Sawai Jai Singh I the fort was made in typically red and white marble.  The four level layouts with every carrying Courtyard is that the most appealing and welcoming enclosure of this Fort symmetric. The four Courtyards are:





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Purana Quila The Oldest History of Delhi





Purana Quila seemed to be the citadel from the city of Dinpanah(Refuge from the Faithful). It had been started by Humayun in 1533 and finished five years later. In the event the Afghan emperor Sher Shah Suri defeated Humayun, he renamed the actual fort because Shergarh. Sher shah was also credited together with adding more buildings inside the complex. You'll find three entrances towards the Purana Qila beyond which one leftover open and is used for the reason that entrance nowadays. It is called the Bara Darwaza. The southern region gate is called the Humayun Checkpoint probably given it was produced by Humayun or maybe Humayun's Tomb is visible from generally there. The finally gate is called the Talaqi Checkpoint.

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Qila-I-Kuhna Masjid is an impressive mosque created by Sher Shah in 1541. The mid a part of the mosque is made up of white marble and bright red sandstone. The within western wall structure called the actual qibla wall from the mosque offers five curved openings thoroughly decorated in white and black marbles. Sher Shah created another constructing, the Sher Mandal, like a pleasure tower system. It is an octagonal building made up of red sandstone. The two-storeyed exhibition area offers sharp steps before the top. The arrangement was designed to be above its active height though the work seemed to; he converted the Sher Mandal in to his collection and observatory. Humayun fell down the stairs when he was going to Namaz.


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Legend of Purana Fort

It really is supposed which Sher Shah left the Purana-Qila incomplete, and Humayun completed it. One of the scribble in ink which existed in a very recess from the gate, there seemed to be a reference to Humayun, in fact it is possible, as a result, that if your gate had not been constructed by Humayun, it absolutely was at minimum repaired by him. Inside southern door, which is called the Humayun-Darwaza, there existed the same inscription in ink referring to Sher Shah as well as the date 950 A.H. (1543-44).





Purana-Qila originally place on the bank from the Yamuna. The overall depression within the northern and western sides from the fortress suggests that a large moat linked to the pond existed on these attributes, which ended up approached by using a causeway attaching the fortress with all the main terrain.

A light and Sound Show in Purana Qila

This is the story from the city of Delhi; from the site when a great empire increased and fell prior to the dawn of history; where citadel of emperors appeared and gone away; a town of mystical eternity in whose old wrecks proclaim a new majestic and imperial beyond and in whose present pulsates vibrantly with all the even sweeping life drive of Indian.

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The timeless Yamuna contains witness towards the wonderful and tumultuous 5, 000-year-old heritage of Delhi. A brief history, which begins with all the creation of Indraprastha by the Pandavas as well as the transformation of the barren gift from the Kauravas in to a peaceful location.

The historic Purana Qila, containing stood observe to Delhi's transformation, periods of anarchy, as well as the rise and fall of empires, may be the venue for your stunning appear and light show which usually brings alive bicycles of the administrative centre. Amidst the actual tranquility from the splendidly beautiful environs of Purana Qila, choose episodes on the annals of Delhi's historic and legendary past are brought to life.

The spectator is transported centuries back in its history to onlooker Draupadi staying reduced into a Dasi (maid servant) of Hastinapur, the gallant Prithviraj Chauhan galloping away with all the beauteous Samyogita, Sher Shah Suri staying blown in order to bits with a misfired cannon, the clash of any sword weilded by the legendary Razia Sultan, Humayun tragically tumbling decrease the methods of his or her library and Bahadur Shah Zafar surrendering towards the British.


General Information about Purana Quila:-

Location: Near Delhi Zoo,Mathura Road
Nearest Metro Station: Pragati Maidan
Open: All days
Entry Fee: Rs 5 (Indians), Rs 100(foreigners)
Days Closed: None
Photography Charges: Free (still camera); 25 (video camera)

Sound & Light Shows

Show Timing
Hindi
English
Feb. To April
7:00 To 8:00 PM
8:30 To 9:30 PM
May To Aug.
7:30 To 8:30 PM
9:00 To 10:00 PM
Sep. To Oct.
7:00 To 8:00 PM
8:30 To 9:30 PM
Nov. To Jan.
6:00 to 7:00 PM
7:30 to 8:30 PM

Sound & Light Show Ticket :  Rs 80/- for adults and Rs 40/- for children (3 to 12 Years)
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Qutab Minar One of the Historical Place of Delhi





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Qutab Minar One of the Historical Place of Delhi. It's 73m high structure built throughout 1193 by Qutab-ud-din Aibak after the eliminate of Delhi's previous Hinduism empire. The shape has various distinct storeys, each marked with a projecting deck and tapers from a 15m diameter in the base to help just a couple of 5m towards the top. The very first three storeys are made from red sandstone; this fourth along with fifth storeys usually are of marbled and sandstone. At the foot in the tower would be the Quwwat-ul-Islam Mosque, the very first mosque being built throughout India. An inscription more than its japanese gate provocatively informs so it was built with material purchased from demolishing '27 Hindu temples. 


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A 7m-high straightener pillar stands from the courtyard in the mosque. It is known that if you possibly could encircle it along with your hands even though standing along with your back for it your wish will likely be fulfilled.

Your origins involving Qutab Minar usually are shrouded throughout controversy. Some believe it had been erected like a tower involving victory to help signify the beginning of the Muslim principle in Asia. Others declare it served like a minaret to the muezzins to help call this faithful to help prayer.

No-one can, however, dispute the tower isn't just one in the finest typical monuments in Asia, but also on the globe. Qutab-ud-din Aibak, the very first Muslim leader of Delhi, commenced this construction in the Qutab Minar throughout 1200 OFFER, but could only finish the basements. His heir, Iltutmush, additional three a lot more storeys, along with in 1368, Firoz Shah Tughlak made the fifth and the last storey.

The progress of architectural styles by Aibak to help Tughlak is fairly evident from the minar. The pain relief work and even the materials employed for construction differ. The 238 toes Qutab Minar can be 47 feet in the base along with tapers to help nine feet in the apex. Your tower can be ornamented by simply bands involving inscriptions along with by some projecting balconies supported by elaborately embellished brackets. Although in damages, the Quwwat Urinary incontinence Islam (Light involving Islam) Mosque from the Qutab complex is one of the most magnificent structures on the globe. Qutab-ud-din Aibak started its structure in 1193 and the mosque ended up being completed throughout 1197.

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Iltutmush throughout 1230 along with Alla-ud-din Khilji throughout 1315 built additions to the building. The leading mosque contains an intrinsic and exterior courtyard, embellished with shafts along with surrounded by simply piller. These shafts are through the 27 Hindu wats, which ended up plundered to develop the mosque. It is, therefore, not surprising that this Muslim mosque possesses typical Hindu artwork. Close to the mosque is one among Delhi's most curious older binoculars, the Iron Pillar.



General thing Qutab Minar Delhi:-

Day Closed:  No
Entry Fee: INR. 10 For Indian, INR 250 for Foreigner
Photography Charges: No
Nearest railroad terminal: Hazrat Nizamuddin Railway Station
Nearest Metro Station: - Qutub Minar Metro Station
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