JUNAGARH FORT
Bikaner, Rajasthan, India
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Junagarh Fort (जुनाग्द क़िला) is a fort in the city of Bikaner, Rajasthan, India. Originally it was called Chintamani and was renamed Junagarh or "Old Fort" in the early part of the 20th century when the ruling family moved to Lalgarh Palace outside the fort limits. It is one of the few major forts in Rajasthan which is not built on a hilltop. The modern city of Bikaner has developed around the fort. The fort complex was built under the supervision of Karan Chand, the Prime Minister of Raja Rai Singh. He was the sixth ruler of Bikaner, from 1571 to 1611 AD. Construction of the walls and associated moat commenced in 1589 and was completed in 1594. It was built outside the original fort of the city, about 1.5 kilometres (0.93 mi) from the city centre.
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Junagarh Fort (जुनाग्द क़िला) is a fort in the city of Bikaner, Rajasthan, India. Originally it was called Chintamani and was renamed Junagarh or "Old Fort" in the early part of the 20th century when the ruling family moved to Lalgarh Palace outside the fort limits. It is one of the few major forts in Rajasthan which is not built on a hilltop. The modern city of Bikaner has developed around the fort. The fort complex was built under the supervision of Karan Chand, the Prime Minister of Raja Rai Singh. He was the sixth ruler of Bikaner, from 1571 to 1611 AD. Construction of the walls and associated moat commenced in 1589 and was completed in 1594. It was built outside the original fort of the city, about 1.5 kilometres (0.93 mi) from the city centre.
It is believed that despite the repeated attacks by enemies to capture the fort, they were unsuccessful in their attempts, except for a lone one-day occupation by Kamran Mirza, who was the second son of the Mughal Emperor Babur who attacked Bikaner in 1534. It was then under the rule of Rao Jait Singh. In the battle, the Mughals were defeated by Rathors and then Kamran returned to Lahore.
The 5.28 hectares large fort precinct is studded with palaces, temples and pavilions.[2] These buildings depict a composite culture, manifest in the mix of architectural styles.[6]
The 5.28 hectares large fort precinct is studded with palaces, temples and pavilions.[2] These buildings depict a composite culture, manifest in the mix of architectural styles.[6]
VISHNU DEVI MANDIRSagar Road, NH11, Bikaner, Rajasthan - India
ST. FRANCIS XAVIER'S CHURCH, Bikaner.
Sagar Road - NH.11, Rajasthan, India
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Hi this is just great that you have explored Rajasthan. I have been to India thrice and found it extremely beautiful and as said Beauty lies in the eyes of the beholder. Rajasthan is famous for its forts and palaces and that could be easily seen from your blogspot. I had planned my trip with a great travel portal http://www.hellotravel.com. It is just a great portal where by i got a response from 4 travel agents. Some of the qualities that I had seen in hellotravel.com are
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