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Top 10 magnificent forts in India

New Delhi: India has always been a land of royal past and legends. Since the country has been ruled by various emperors, from different dynasties, India has been dotted by numerous forts which stand as

India TV News Desk Updated on: November 23, 2014 10:16 IST

Junagarh Fort

 

Built between 1589-1594 AD in the Bikaner city of Rajasthan, the Junagarh Fort was under the supervision of Karan Chand, the Prime Minister of Raja Rai Singh, the sixth ruler of Bikaner.

Originally known as Chintamani, the fort was renamed as Junagarh or "Old Fort" in the early 20th century.

The Junagarh fort comprises of palaces and temples, which are made of red sandstone and marble.

The interiors of the palaces are decorated and painted in traditional Rajasthani style.

A major feature of the Junagarh fort is the stone carving done in red and gold coloured sandstones.

The fort, the temples and the palaces are preserved as museums and provide insight into the grandiose living style of the past Maharanas of Rajasthan.

 

 

 

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