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The symbol of Rajput chivalry, resistance and bravery Fast Facts Location:  Chittorgarh, Rajasthan                 Built By:  Chitrangada Mori Occupants:  Mauryas of Chittor, Guhilas of Medapata, Sisodias of Mewar Area:  691.9 acres                                         Current Status:  UNESCO World Heritage Site Visiting Time:  9:45AM - 6:30PM  Structures inside the Fort:  Vijay Stambh, Kirti Stambh, Gaumukh Reservoir, Rana Kumbha Palace, Padmini Palace, Meera Mandir, Kalikamata Mandir, Fateh Prakash Palace, Jain Mandir Gates of the Fort:  Padan Pol, Bhairon Pol, Hanuman Pol, Jorla Pol, Ganesh Pol, Laxman Pol, Ram Pol. Chittorgarh Fort is regarded as the symbol o...

  Amber Fort/ Amber Palace Fast Facts Location:  Jaipur, Rajasthan            Built By: Raja Man Singh Built in the Year:  1592                Materials Used: Red sandstone and marble Purpose:  Main residence of the Rajput Maharajas. Current Status: UNESCO World Heritage Site                      Visit Timing:  8am - 5: 30pm  Amer fort is also referred to as the Amber Palace, the fort is located on a hill in Amer, Rajasthan. Just eleven (11) kilometres from the city of Jaipur, the Amber fort is a major tourist attraction. Built by Raja Man Singh, the fort, which is also spelt as Amer fort, is a scenic marvel. It stands on top of an easily scalable mountain, which is situated right next to the beautiful Maota Lake.  Amer Fort view from Maota Lake The fort’s majestic appearance and its geographical advantages make...