structure, the palace complex which stands today was commenced under the
reign of Raja Man Singh, Commander in Chief of Akbar’s army and a member
of the Emperor's inner circle of nine courtiers, in 1592. The initial structure of
the fort was entirely completed by his descendant, Jai Singh I. Amber was
modified by successive rulers over the next 150 years, until the Kachwahas
shifted their capital to Jaipur during the time of Sawai Jai Singh II. Amber
Fort is divided into four sections. Each is accessible via large staircases from
a central location, or from a broad pathway leading to each of the sections.
The pathways are currently used to transport tourists via an elephant ride.
The main entrance of Amber Fort, Surajpol, leads to the Jaleb chowk, the
main courtyard of the Fort where the staircase to the palace is located. In
ancient times, Jaleb Chowk was the area where returning armies were
paraded back home. Ascend the fort on elephants back. Afternoon free for
individual activities or for shopping. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 8:
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After breakfast transfer to airport in time to connect flight for
Udaipur, founded by Maharana Udai Singh II in 1568, is one
of the most romantic city of Rajasthan.Udaipur was the
capital of the Rajput kingdom of Mewar, ruled by
the Sisodia clan with jhala's loyalty. The founder of Udaipur was Rana Udai
Singh, father of Maharana Pratap. The ancient capital of Mewar was Nagda,
located on the Banas River northeast of Udaipur. Legend has it that
Maharana Udai Singh came upon a hermit while hunting in the foothills of the
Aravalli Range. The hermit blessed the king and asked him to build a palace
on the spot and it would be well protected. Udai Singh established a
residence there. In 1568 the Mughal emperor Akbar captured Chittor, and
Udai Singh moved the capital to the site of his residence, which became the
city of Udaipur.[4] As the Mughal empire weakened, the Sisodia ranas, and
later maharanas, reasserted their independence and recaptured most of
Mewar except the fort of Chittor. Udaipur remained the capital of the state,
which became a princely state of British India in 1818. After India's
Independence in 1947, the Maharaja of Udaipur acceded to the Government
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