Nahargarh Fort, Jaipur

Nahargarh Fort was built by Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh II in 1734. He built the fort as a retreat for the hunting expeditions of the royal family. Walls have been built around this mountain for protection, this fort was earlier the capital of Amer. Nahargarh Fort used to be the residence of the Maharaja, till April 1944 the Jaipur government used it for official work.

In this fort, 12 special rooms for the queens and a luxurious room for the king were built. Apart from the attractive structures within the Nahargarh Fort, a Nahargarh Zoological Park is also located which is a special attraction of this fort.

Nahargarh Fort is a very attractive fort of Rajasthan which with its yellow color looks very attractive in the pink city of Jaipur 7.2 Sq.kms of Nahargarh Sanctuary Spread over an area of 1,300 km, the biological park is decorated with fine granite and quartzite rocks. The site houses 53 works of art by 24 top artists, including Indian and international.

1. This fort was never attacked by the Mughals, the pistol installed in the Nahargarh fort was used to give a signal of firing.
2. During the Indian Rebellion of 1857, many Europeans were sent by Raja Sawai Ram Singh to the Nahargarh Fort for their protection.
3. Scenes from some of the famous Bollywood movies like Rang De Basanti and Jodha Akbar Ke Bahot have been shot in the Nahargarh Fort itself.
4. The most beautiful part of Nahargarh Fort is Madhavendra Bhawan, which was built for the royal ladies. The rooms of the palace are also connected by corridors. The women's rooms in the palace have been made in such a way that the Maharaja can go to any queen's room without knowing the other queens.
5. This fort is named after Nahar Singh Bhomia.Some people believe that he was a Rathod prince and the place where Raja Sawai Jai Singh had built this fort was the same place as Nahar Singh Bhomia.
   

📅 Last update: 2024-06-20 || ✍ Author: Sandhya Chauhan

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