Amber Fort

Highlights

• Amer Fort or Amber Fort is a fort located in Amer, Rajasthan, India.
• Amer is a town with an area of 4 square kilometres (1.5 sq mi) located 11 kilometres (6.8 mi) from Jaipur, the capital of Rajasthan.
• Located high on a hill, it is the principal tourist attraction in Jaipur.
• Amer Fort is known for its artistic style elements.
• With its large ramparts and series of gates and cobbled paths, the fort overlooks Maota Lake, which is the main source of water for the Amer Palace.

Dress Code

Modest, respectful clothing is expected at this site.

Architecture

• •The Palace is divided into six separate but main sections each with its own entry gate and courtyard.
• •The main entry is through the Suraj Pol (Sun Gate) which leads to the first main courtyard.
• •This was the place where armies would hold victory parades with their war bounty on their return from battles, which were also witnessed by the Royal family's womenfolk through the latticed windows.
• •This gate was built exclusively and was provided with guards as it was the main entry into the palace.

Temple Layout

• •The Palace is divided into six separate but main sections each with its own entry gate and courtyard.
• •The main entry is through the Suraj Pol (Sun Gate) which leads to the first main courtyard.
• •This was the place where armies would hold victory parades with their war bounty on their return from battles, which were also witnessed by the Royal family's womenfolk through the latticed windows.
• •This gate was built exclusively and was provided with guards as it was the main entry into the palace.

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