Kumbhalgarh Fort – The Great Wall of India
Kumbhalgarh Fort – The Great Wall of India
Kumbhalgarh fort is one of the biggest forts of Rajasthan and India, and has great historical significance. Birthplace of Maharana Pratap, the legendary ruler of Mewar, the fort is located on a hilltop and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The fort wall with a circumference of over 36 sq. kms are the largest in India as such called the ‘Great Wall of India’
Bala Quila or Alwar Fort in Alwar, Rajasthan
Bala Quila also known Alwar Fort is a fort in Alwar district of Rajasthan. The fort located on a hill of Aravalli Range, is 5 kms long and 1.5 kms wide at an elevation of 1000 feet. The fort situated above the town of Alwar was originally constructed by Nikumbh Rajputs in 928 AD. In 1492 AD Khanzada Alawal Khan won Bala Quila from Nikumbh Rajputs to stop practice of human sacrifice, but the fort was completely destroyed. The fort was re-constructed in 1521 AD by Hasan Khan Mewati, and later it was taken control by the Mughal rulers.
Jantar Mantar, Jaipur – World’s Largest Sundial
The Jantar Mantar, Jaipur is the world’s largest stone sundial. The name Jantar is derived from yantra a Sanskrit word, that means “instrument, machine”, and Mantar derived from mantrana, another Sanskrit word that means “consult, calculate”. It is a collection of 19 astronomical instruments built by the Rajput king Sawai Jai Singh II, the founder […]
