History of Amer Fort and interesting information related to the palace.

Amer Fort History, Structure, Architecture, Construction and Structure Information. Amer Fort History ,Architecture,Contraction year and Article in English

Amer Fort is also known as Amber Palace or Amber Fort. This fort is situated on a hill in Amer, Rajasthan. Eleven kilometers from Jaipur city, Amer Fort is a tourist attraction. The fort built by Raja Mansingh, also known as Amber Fort, is a must visit place. It is conveniently perched on top of a mountain, which is situated right next to the beautiful little lake. The majestic presence of the fort and its geographical advantages make it a special place to visit.

The fort presents a fascinating blend of Hindu and Muslim architecture. It is built using red sandstone and white marble. The palace complex of Amer Fort has very attractive rooms inside. This complex was built by Raja Man Singh, Mirza Raja Jai ​​Singh and Sawai Jai Singh in about two centuries. This palace complex was used as the main residence of the Rajput Maharajas for a long time. Amer Fort is associated with a rich history which includes betrayals and bloodshed.

Points	Information
Location	Jaipur, Rajasthan
Who Made this	Raja Man Singh
Made in Year	1592
Used Material	Red Sandstone and Marble
Objective	Main residence of Rajput Maharajas
Current Situation	Amber Fort was declared as UNESCO World Heritage Site
Visit Time	8 am to 5.30 pm

History of Amer Fort

Raja Alan Singh who ruled the Chandra dynasty of Meenas, was probably the first king to set foot on Amber. He established his palace on top of the hill. Which is currently addressed as Amer Fort. He began to rule on his principles in the new city and named his city Khogong. One day an old woman with a child approached Raja Alan Singh, seeking refuge in his kingdom. The king took them with an open heart and even raised the child whose name was Dhola Rai. Dhola Rai was sent to Delhi to spread the legacy of the Meena Empire.

Instead of following his king's orders, Tholarai came back with a small army of his own, consisting of Rajputs. The Rajputs then killed all the people belonging to the group of Meenas without showing any mercy. It is said that this massacre took place on the day of Diwali. When Meena was performing a special ritual called ‘Pitri Tarpan’ was known as. While performing Pitra Tarpan, it was customary among the Meenas that they did not carry weapons with them. Thola Rai took advantage of this situation and made Khogong his own. His act was considered cowardly and frivolous.

In the early 1600s, Raja Mansingh of the Kachwaha house succeeded his predecessor. He then started the construction of Amer Fort after destroying the already built structure on top of the hill. The fort was developed over the next two centuries by Raja Mansingh's successor, Jai Singh I, which underwent continuous renovations and improvements during the reign of various Rajput maharajas, including Mirza Raja Jai ​​Singh I. It was completed at the end of the 16th century. In 1727, the Rajput Maharajas decided to shift their capital from Amber to Jaipur, after which there was no further change in the status of the fort.

Construction of Amer Fort

The construction of Amber Fort was started in 1592. It was rebuilt at regular intervals by several rulers. This trend continued till the end of 1600. The fort was constructed mostly using red sandstone and white marble. Although originally this fort remained as the main residence of Rajput Maharajas. So in subsequent modifications, the fort was deliberately built like a grand palace. There is also another palace which was constructed before the construction of Amer Fort. The old palace is situated on a valley behind the fort. This palace is one of the oldest palaces in India.

The fort was designated as one of the UNESCO World Heritage Sites in the year 2013 along with five other forts of Rajasthan. ADMA (Amer Development and Management Authority) has so far spent around Rs 40 crore to protect the fort from dangers. However, the commercialization of the fort is proving to be a big threat. It is said that a team of Bollywood film damaged an old umbrella attached to the fort. The team also damaged Chand Mahal, a courtyard called Jalebi Chowk and other ancient buildings by drilling holes as part of fixing a set for the film. The Rajasthan High Court had condemned the act and prevented any further damage by revoking the permission to shoot the film within the premises of the fort. After this incident, shooting of any film is not allowed anywhere near Amber Fort.