Nahargarh
Fort is located on the sheer rugged ridge of Aravali Hills and it forms an impressive
northern backdrop of Jaipur. It looks most classy when floodlit at night. The
fort overlooks the city and presents a glittering view of the city lights. It
was built in 1734 and extended in 1868. Nahargarh meaning abode of the tigers
was built by Jai Singh to bolster the defence of Amber. The legend also have
it that it was named Nahargarh after Nahar Singh a prince whose spirit would
destroy the construction and not allow its progress further. So after a tantrik
prayer to the spirit it agreed to leave on condition that the fort is named
after him. The Madhavendra Bhawan, built by Sawai Ram Singh II has uniquely a cluster of 12 identical suits for queens and at the head is a suit for the king himself. The rooms are linked by corridors and retain some delicate frescos as well as toilets and kitchen hearths. It was used by members of the royal family for excursion in summers and is now even a favoured picnic spot. Durg Cafeteria just above the entrance sells meals and refreshments, while Padao Restaurant on the west sells drinks around sunset.
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