Description of the attraction
The Amber Fortress, or Amber Fort, was built in the 16th century for Raja Man Sigh I. But the construction was finally completed only after his death, by his successor Jai Sing I.
The fort is located on the top of a hill, at a distance of 11 km from the city of Jaipur, and is surrounded by a solid wall that stretches for many kilometers. The terrain around is hilly and covered with rather dense vegetation, which was an additional plus when defending.
This structure combines the strength and inaccessibility of a fortress with the subtlety and charm of a real architectural masterpiece, which clearly shows the influence of Muslim culture. Amber Fort is divided into 4 main parts, each with its own separate entrance and courtyard. The main entrance is located in the eastern part of the fortress, for which it received the name "Gate of the Sun". It was intended for the ruler himself and the nobility. The entrance leads to the courtyard, in which the Raja conducted an inspection of his personal guard. There was also a place for horses, the rooms of the bodyguards were on the floor above. From this courtyard you can get to the Sila Devi temple, where sacrifices were made to the goddess Kali until 1980.
The second courtyard is a large hall with a double row of columns. It was intended for meetings where people could make requests or statements to the Rajah.
The third part of the fortress was set aside for the royal chambers, which can be accessed through the "Ganesha Gate". This place is most replete with all sorts of wonders that attract tourists. Here you can see the Hall of a Thousand Mirrors, the "magic flower" and many other attractions.
The fourth part entirely belonged to the women of the rajah, his wives and concubines.
You can get from Jaipur to the foot of the fortress by bus. Further, elephants are a very popular means of transportation, whose drivers will be happy to put their painted pets at your disposal for a certain price.
