Amber Fort
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A hilltop fort-palace of pale yellow and pink sandstone and white marble above Maota Lake near Jaipur, part of the 'Hill Forts of Rajasthan' World Heritage Site.
FortAmer, Jaipur districtBest time to visit: October to MarchUNESCO heritage 2013
Highlights
- Sheesh Mahal, the hall of mirrors
- Diwan-i-Aam, the hall of public audience
- Ganesh Pol, the painted gateway
- Views over Maota Lake and Jaigarh Fort on the ridge above
Significance
Amber was the capital of the Kachhwaha rulers before Jaipur was built. The palace was begun under Raja Man Singh I in the late 16th century and expanded by later rulers. It was inscribed in 2013 as one of six Hill Forts of Rajasthan.