The fort of Amber is strategically located around a gorge on the road to Delhi. Amber used to be a local capital until it was moved to Jaipur a few kilometers…
The walls enclose a large area around the fort.
The fort.
The fort.
The fort.
Dry lake below the fort, and fortifications on top of the mountain.
Fortification and old city.
Chand Pol or the Moon Gate was the main
gate of entry for the commoners.
The upper storey of the gate is called the
"Naubatkhana". lt housed the kettle drums…
gate of entry for the commoners.
The upper storey of the gate is called the
"Naubatkhana". lt housed the kettle drums…
Suraj Pol or the Sun Gate, was the gate of exclusive or restricted entry into Amber Paiace proper. It was called so because it directly faced the east direction…
Suraj pol and the main courtyard of the fort.
Entrance of the housing complex inside the fort.
Singh Pol is the gateway to the palace preper. The lion
symbollzes strength. Hence, often, the premier gate to a
palace was called by this name. ltwas bullten…
symbollzes strength. Hence, often, the premier gate to a
palace was called by this name. ltwas bullten…
Singh pol.
