India has always been a country of kings and their valour. In almost all parts of the country, tourists can see beautiful palaces and forts to remember the great kings and their equally magnificent lifestyles. In the west, particularly in Rajasthan, a great range of palaces and forts have been built by these courageous kings to either secure their kingdom to spread their opulent living status. These striking and ancient forts and palaces easily remind us the status of art and architecture in those golden days. More so, they are also symbol of the greatness of these kings and Rajasthan who have ruled over this country. The Agra Fort, Agra; City Palace, Jaipur; Golconda Fort, Hyderabad; Hawa Mahal, Jaipur; Lake Palace, Udaipur; etc are some of the great example of forts and palaces in ancient India.

Some of famous Forts & Places

Agra Fort, Agra The Agra Fort is situated on the banks of river Yamuna in the northwest of the Taj Mahal. Emperor Akbar started this magnificent fort and later, the Mughal Empire’s successive generations completed this majestic fort. This imposing fortress of red sandstone has loads of visionary palaces inside

City Palace, Jaipur The City Palace, Jaipur is an ideal example of traditional Rajasthan and Mughal architecture. Fabulously unique and beautiful, the palace is located in the capital of Rajasthan. Maharaja Jai Singh II of the Kachhwaha clan of Rajputs was the ruler who originally built this fort.

Golconda Fort, Hyderabad The Golconda Fort in Hyderabad is rated as one of the most splendid fortress complex in India. The fort is situated on the western outskirts around 11km from Hyderabad, the capital of the state of Andhra Pradesh. The fort wraps the history around it sleeves that goes back to the early 13th century.

Hawa Mahal, Jaipur The Hawa Mahal was completed in 1799 and ranked among the most striking monument in the city of Jaipur. The palace is almost in the front of one of Jaipur's main streets and was formerly built so that the women can easily see the proceedings and activities taking place .

Lake Palace, Udaipur The Lake Palace in Udaipur is now a hotel and charms guests for its splendour and charm. Pure white marble, slender carved columns, fountains, filigreed screens and swimming pool have all been brilliantly blended to carve out this beautiful structure. The lake was made for the private frolics of a princess.

Mysore Palace The Mysore Palace was designed for the Maharaja of Mysore by a British architect and it was built in 1897. The beautifications inside are shockingly profligate, thus giving an inside view of the time of lifestyles of the rich Maharaja at that time. On every Sunday night and during the festive season of Dussehra, the palace is decorated splendidly.

Red Fort, Delhi The Red Fort in Delhi was Shah Jahan's stylish fortress in red sandstone. The fort was built on the western bank of the river Yamuna. In 1638 at the time of shifting his capital from Agra to Delhi, Shahjahan started the construction of this massive fort. The fort was completely built in 1648.

Umaid Bhawan Palace, Jodhpur The Umaid Bhawan Palace is Jodhpur's Royal Residence. The palace is rated as the largest private residence in the world. It attracts thousands of tourists each year from all parts of the globe.