As I am writing this post for Ghumakkar, I mesmerize my trip to Rajasthan on the rainy season & still now feel the monsoon breeze is blowing in a sizzling style on the path of Amer and the dark clouds have gathered to warn us not to go the top view of the fort. I can still hear the roll of a distant thunder and can virtually smell the rain from my room. I always love adventure & when I found a rainy day in Rajasthan I was so happy that I could see the rain in a desert area.
The Most Precious Gem of Jaipur : Amer Fort & Palace
When we talk about the Jaipur then it is not possible that we could ignore the Fort. The fort is an ideal example of Rajput passion for grandeur and their patriotism. Amer fort. It is most beautiful fort and the pride of Rajputana. Amer fort is also spelled, known and pronounced as Amber Fort. It is located in Amer, 11 km from Jaipur. One of the major tourist attractions, Situated amidst the rugged Aravalli range of hills. The fort is remarkable for its majestic grandeur, surroundings, battles and beautiful palaces and halls. Fort is known for its Indian Artistic Style, blending Hindu and Rajputs elements. We astonished by intricate carving on the walls and ceilings. This fort is provide the feeling of Jodhabai or Hadka Bai the one & only Rajput wife of Akbar.
A few hours at the Amber Fort will leave you with some treasured memories. For me, it was the revised chapter of History, about the king, their roundness & the fort covering my thoughts, and the thought of the fort with changing life as the centuries passed. I also thought over and over again of the hundreds of architects, artists who devoted their talents to the Fort and I thought how proud they must have been when they witnessed their finished creation.
‘Diwaan-e-Aam’ and ‘Diwaan-e-Khaas’
Diwan-e-Aam’ or the ‘Hall of Public Audience’ is a beautiful hall stands on two rows of ornamented pillars and opens on three sides. It is said that king used to listen about needs and complaints of General public. ‘Diwan e-Khaas’ or the ‘Hall of Private Audience’ has delicate mosaic work in glass. In this hall, king used to meet special guests from other states, ministers, and his friends.
‘Sukh Niwaas’ (Sukh Mandir)
Sukh Niwaas, which is opposite to ‘Diwaan-e-Khaas’ having doors made of sandal wood and ivory. There is a channel running through the hall, which carried cool water that worked as an air cooler, with the aid of breeze. In this artistic hall cool climate was artificially created. It is said that the kings used to spend time in this Sukh Niwaas with their queens and sometimes with their mistresses that is why it is known as the residence of pleasure.
‘Sheesh Mahal’
The Sheesh Mahal (Mirror Palace) is the most famous and beautiful part of Amber Fort. You must remember the song of the famous bollywood Classic Film ‘Mughal-E-Azam’ i.e. “pyaar kiya toh darna kya”, was shot in Sheesh Mahal. The Walls and ceiling of this hall is carved with beautiful paintings and flowers and that too made with pure glass.
‘Mughal Garden’ or ‘Kesar Kyaari’
Kesar Kyaari is the another beautiful part of Amber fort, right before Amber Fort, in Jaipur, Rajasthan. This garden has star-shaped flower beds.
The Pride of Rajputana Victory: Jaigarh Fort
In the imposing city of Jaipur, Jaigarh touches the acme when it comes to spectacular and mesmerizing forts. It is situated about 15 kilometers from Jaipur. The Jaigarh fort is connected to the Amber Fort by well guarded passages and is often considered as one Complex by many.
Jaigarh Fort had a major role to play in the defense or battle mechanism of Jaipur. Highlight is the visit to the world’s largest cannon on wheels named JaiBhan Cannon.
Jaigarh Fort’s rain water harvesting system is a great work of engineering. 3 massive water tanks collect water from strategically located canals in the hills.
Incredible “Indo-European” Structural Design – Nahargarh Fort:
The incredible Nahargarh Fort in Jaipur was mainly used as recoil for royal family women. Referred as the Madhavendra Bhawan, the zenana was particularly constructed by Maharaja Sawai Jai Singhji. If truth be told, the ladies quarters (known as Zenana deorhi) at the Nahargarh Fort were established to make an impression among the regal women.
The trendy song Masti Ki paathshala from the blockbuster movie Rang De Basanti was picturised in this fort. Some scenes of 2013 hit movie Shuddh Desi Romance were also shot here.
My Amer journey finished within two days but the time of return my mind captured only few words :-
“I wanna run, I want to hide
I want to tear down the walls that hold me inside
I want to reach out and touch the flame
Where the streets have no name”
KHUB BHALO LIKHECHO
Thank you :)
Very nice posts Pam.
I have seen Amer Fort but not the rest of two. Thanks for sharing and esp the pic of Rang De Basanti scene shooting place at Nahargarh Fort. Good job :)
Thank you Shefali :)
Nice post :)
Thank you Silent Soul :)
Very photogenic log.
Thank you Nandan :)
So we have taught @Arun a little bit of Bengali :-) He wrote it correct and I go with him. Like you, many a time I also think when I visit Forts and Palaces what a glorious past they had!
You captured the view of Amer Fort very well, however, other photos are also good.
Keep travelling and keep writing, Pamela!
Thank you Anupam,
Bengali is nice & easy to learn so you will grasp it easily.
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The photographs were very good as always. But I have my doubts whether the song from “Mughal-e-Azam” was shot at Sheesh Mahal, Amer fort.
Hey Uday !!
Thank you for your compliment. :) Actually the guide told us that the song was shot at sheesh Mahal & he showed us some prove even. Otherwise if you have any idea about this kindly share..:)
As usual nice post !
Thank you mahesh Ji :)
Amazing post, I had a great time reading it. Im quite nostalgic after reading this post. The first time I visited Amer fort, I was mesmerised. The beauty and simplicity of this palace is beyond words. If you are in Rajasthan then you must definitely visit Amer.
Thank you so much Darshik for your cheer up comment :).. Amer indeed a beautiful city with its own glory :)