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Nahargarh Fort
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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