After all, who built this fort of Amer and why, know its history and complete information about visiting it.

The pink city of the state, Jaipur, is situated on the top of the Aravalli Hills. This fort is known for its architecture and history. Amer Fort is so famous in India that more than five thousand people come to visit it every day. Located just 11 kilometers from the capital of Rajasthan, this Amer Fort is made of pink and yellow sandstone. Tourists coming here can see a wonderful view from this fort every evening. Amer Fort is a paradise for tourists and photographers, so do not forget to visit Amer Fort when you visit Rajasthan.

If we talk about the history of Amer Fort, Amer was a small town before the rule of Kachhwahas, which was settled by a small tribe called Meena. This fort was named after Amer i.e. Ambikeshwar, which is a name of Lord Shiva. However, locals say that the name is derived from Amba, the name of Goddess Durga. Earlier known as Dhundhar, this city was ruled by the Kachhwahas during the 11th century. Raja Man Singh built the fort in 1592 AD and for the next 150 years his successors expanded and renovated the fort. Earlier the name of this place was Kadimi Mahal which is the oldest palace in India. The palace also has a small temple dedicated to his patron goddess ‘Sheela Mata’ which was built by Raja Man Singh. Even today, after the destruction of many old structures and construction of many new structures, this fort stands proudly in the face of many obstacles.

Built by the famous Raja Man Singh in the 17th century, Amer Fort is a jewel of Jaipur, famous for its beautiful architecture and rich history. But even today many incidents and facts of this fort are not clear which remain the mystery of Amer Fort. It is said about this palace that the treasure of Raja Man Singh is hidden here, but this has not been confirmed till date. But according to the local people such a claim is being made. Another mysterious fact comes to light about its construction period, about which according to historians it is claimed that Amer Fort took 100 years to be built, but how many years it took to build this palace is still not clear. Apart from these, many unsolved things related to the palace have also come to light.

As the name suggests, this is a position for the common people. Diwan-i-Aam is the second level of the fort and is open on three sides. Decorated with elaborate mosaic glass work, it stands on two pillars supported by elephants. Opposite the Diwan-e-Aam is the Sukh Niwas, whose doors are decorated with ivory. The Sukh Niwas located near the Diwan-e-Aam is made of sandalwood and ivory, it is said that this place was used by the kings to spend time with their queens, hence the name Sukh Niwas. Sheesh Mahal is one of the major attractions of the Amer Fort which is made of mirrors. This hall has been constructed in such a way that just a few rays of light fill the entire hall with light. It is said that the light of just one candle is enough to illuminate this kingdom.