Rajasthan News Desk!!! If you are looking for a place to visit in winter then going to Jaipur is the best idea. Although there is no dearth of places to visit here, but there is one place without seeing which the trip here is considered incomplete and that is Amer Fort. Which is known as Amer Fort or Amer Mahal. Amer is a beautiful city located in Rajasthan, after which this fort is named. It was built by Raja Man Singh and completed in 1592. The fort is spread over 1.5 square miles on the hill top, from where you can get a spectacular view of Amer city.
History of Amer Fort
Amer Fort is located exactly parallel to Jaigarh Fort and both these forts are connected by a causeway below. The purpose of building it was to protect the fort from enemies. The first construction of Amer Fort was started by Raja Kakil Dev in the 11th century, but later it was completed by Raja Man Singh in 1592. Amer Fort is a monument of the medieval period.
This fort is known for its architecture. Amer Fort located in Jaipur, Rajasthan is magnificent as well as beautiful. Red marble stones have been used in the construction of this fort.
Major palaces and places of Amer Fort
Mansingh Mahal- This is the oldest palace of Amer Fort, which was built by Raja Mansingh. Which is worth seeing.
Sheesh Mahal- Seeing the Sheesh Mahal present in the fort will be very memorable. It is a room surrounded by mirrors, in which a ray of light illuminates the entire room. The song Pyar Kiya To Darna Kya from the famous Bollywood film Mughal-e-Azam was shot in this palace.
Diwan-e-Aam of Amer Fort- As you enter the Amer Fort, right in front of you is a huge rectangular building made of forty marble pillars. It is said that the king’s court used to be held here. This building was built by Raja Jai Singh.
Suhag Temple- There are many large windows on the top floor of the Amer Fort. Which is known as “Suhag Mandir”. Queens and women used to watch the royal court and other events from these windows.
Not only Bollywood but also many Hollywood films have been shot in this fort of Rajasthan. Which includes films like Bajirao Mastani, Shuddh Desi Romance, Mughal-e-Azam, Bhool Bhulaiyaa, Jodha Akbar. A light and sound show is also organized every evening in the fort. Which is really amazing to see. But for this you will have to buy a separate ticket.
best time to visit
The best month to visit here is from October to March. Although it is cold in most places, the weather here is perfect for sightseeing.
how to reach?
You will find direct deluxe and state transport buses to Jaipur from cities like Delhi, Punjab, Haryana. Amer Fort is located at a distance of about 11 km from Jaipur city, so you will have to book a taxi from Jaipur.
