Jodha Akbar was shot at Aamer Fort in Rajasthan. The video shows the grandeur of the fort and interesting facts, and you’ll plan a trip immediately.

By Samira Vishwas On Jun 18, 2026

The magnificent Amer Fort in Jaipur, as regal as can be, truly reflects the city’s Rajputana culture. The famous Amer Fort is one of the most visited forts in Rajasthan and is also registered as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Located 11 km from the city, the fort is perched atop a lofty Aravalli hill. The Maota Lake outside the fort adds a distinct charm to the entire fort. This palace was built in 1592 AD by Raja Mansingh I. The purpose behind the construction of this palace was to protect and counter external threats.

Amer Fort is a stunning blend of Rajput and Mughal architecture. The fort consists of four distinct sections. The main entrance to the fort is through the ‘Suraj Pol’ or Sun Gate, which opens directly into the main courtyard. ‘Jaleb Chowk’ is one of the main courtyards, which houses the ‘Sheetla Mata’ temple within the main palace complex. The other courtyards, renowned for their grandeur, are the ‘Diwan-i-Aam’, ‘Sheesh Mahal’, and ‘Sukh Mahal’. The carvings, precious stone inlay, enameling, mosaic work, and large mirrors throughout the Amer Fort add to its grandeur. The fort’s most striking entrance is the two-story Ganesh Pol, adorned with intricate paintings and delicate latticed screens.

The popular light and sound show at Amer Fort depicts the royal history of Jaipur on the facade of the magnificent Amer Fort. During the 50-minute show, colorful lights illuminate the structure and reflect beautifully on the Maota Lake, reflecting the legendary past of Amer Fort dating back more than 600 years. If we talk about the famous places inside this palace, then the famous places in this palace are Sheesh Mahal, Jagat Shiromani Temple, Maota Reservoir, Dilaram Ka Bagh, Ganesh Pol, etc. We get to see inside this palace. A special attraction here is the “Magic Flower” mural carved on marble, which has seven unique designs of fish tail, lotus, hooded cobra, elephant trunk, lion tail, corn cob and scorpion.

A 2-kilometer-long tunnel connects Amer Fort to Jaigarh Fort; visitors can walk through a portion of this tunnel. One of the most fascinating parts of the fort is its Mirror Palace, or Sheesh Mahal. Built for the queen’s stay, this space is adorned with glass paintings and beautiful floral designs. With thousands of mosaic mirrors, the interiors of the Sheesh Mahal sparkle like bright stars. The Diwan-i-Khas is the most impressive of the Amer Fort’s major structures. It was built to provide a royal welcome to guests. When ambassadors from other kings visited the Maharaja of Jaipur, they were welcomed and conferred with in the Diwan-i-Khas. It is said that the fort took over 100 years to build.