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Rajasthan Forts
The imposing forts of Rajasthan are famous all over the world. During
medieval times the state was a collection of a large number of independently
existing kingdoms. The forts were built by the rulers of these kingdoms to
safeguard their territory from foreign invasions. Battlement was an
important feature of the fort. Some of the forts of Rajasthan succumbed to
the invasions and could not hold against time. But the ruins left still
provide useful insights about their strength and the era of their
construction.
The forts of Rajasthan feature the sites where popular cities and towns
were founded. Many of these forts are built at an elevation; on a hill top,
so as to provide a vantage point. The fort complexes hold a lot many
attractions including the royal courtyards, palaces and museums. The
architecture of these forts is superb. These lofty structures are visible
even from distant places in the cities where they stand grounded. The land
area covered by many of the fort walls is also incredible.
Terraces and turrets is a special feature of the forts of Rajasthan.
Tourists often wait for long to have a view of the setting sun from these
places. The massive structures and ancient architecture gives a feeling of
primordial protection at such places. The forts of Rajasthan moreover carry
a lot of legends, have witnessed many historical events and have preserved
many of the heritage possessions of which the state boasts about.
Some popular forts of Rajasthan are :
