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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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