Junagarh Fort, Bikaner
One of the most imposing forts of Northern India-- Junagarh Fort has
remained unconquered till date. This fort was built in 15th century by one
of the most able and trusted generals of Akbar, Raja Rai Singh.
A high wall and deep moats surround the fort. The 37 bastions guard the fort
and only two gates provide the access inside the fort. The Suraj Pol or the
Sun Gate is the main entrance to the fort. The Junagarh Fort has defied all
the attacks except for the brief stint by Kamaran who captured the fort but
was unable to retain his victory more than 24 hours.
Inside the
fort is a profusion of 37 palaces, temples and pavilions that are marvels in
red sandstone construction. The palaces have exquisitely carved windows,
balconies, towers and kiosks.The mirrors, paintings and carved marble panels
in the Moon Palace are a treat for eyes. The Phool Mahal or Flower Palace
was adorned with glasses and mirrors. The victory over Aurangzeb was
celebrated by building the Karan Mahal.
The multi-storeyed Anup
Mahal was the governance chambers for the rulers. The beautifully maintained
rooms now display the treasures of the Royal family. Also worth visiting are
the Ganga Niwas, Dungar Niwas, Vijai Mahal, and Rang Mahal. The fort museum
has an extensive collection of illuminated manuscripts, jewellery, jars and
carpets, arms and weapons, treaties, decorations and the 'Farmans'.
This fort and it's palaces were built between 1588-1593 by raja Raj
Singh, a general in the army of the Mughal emperor Akbar. It has a 96 mt
long wall, with 37 bastions and 2 entrances. The main entrance of the fort
is Suraj pol or sun gate.
The fort encompasses many palaces
amongst which the most spectacular ones are the Chandra Mahal or Moon
palace, the Phool Mahal or Flower palace, both ornated with carved panels
and mirrors and the Karan Mahal.
Karan Mahal was built in
remembrance of the celebration of the grand victory over Aurangzeb. Durga
Niwas, a fabulously painted courtyard and Ganga Niwas which housed a finely
carved red sandstone front, are the other places of attraction in this fort.
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Durjay,
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Toronto, then a second overnight delay in Toronto before my flight to
Chicago. To top it all off, the bus I took from Chicago to Milwaukee got in
an accident on the way home. So I arrived home on Sunday afternoon instead
of Saturday at 8 a.m. as planned. But there was an empty seat next to me on
the Delhi-Toronto flight, so I got plenty of sleep. And I'm happy to be home
safe.
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