The might fort stands atop of craggy hills about 11 Kms. From jaipur city, on the Jaipur-Delhi highway. The serene Maota Lake at the base of the hill adds to the beauty of the fort. Amidst the lake is Mohan bari or Kesar Kyari (saffron bed). A small garden with formal geometric design. Another garden around the lake is Dala Ram Ka Bagh, which was built by Mirza Raja jai Singh. This garden also has a museum. Witch exhibits cultural objects of the bygone era. Form Dalaram ka bagh a steep uphill path leads to the Surya Pole, the major entrance to the fort. The massive gateway leads to an open courtyard known as Jaleb Chowk. To the south of jaleb chowk are the royal palaces set on a high plinth, which can be reached through Singh Pol or Lion gate, adjacent to the Singh Pol is the famous Shila Mata temple.
Originally the palaces of Amber were built by Raja Bharmal in 1558 and his successor Raja Mansingh. Several other structures were added to the fort by their descendents, but all of these lie in ruins today. While those dating from the 16th century, when Jaisingh 1 built this magnificent fort-palaces are quite well preserved. He embellished the palaces with an elegant court life. Gardens around, music, dance, light, laughter of ladies and made it a wonderful place to live. Amber fort as it exists now is the handiwork of three kachhawaha rulers Man singh, Jaisingh 1 and Jaisingh 11.
Amber Fort
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