About Rajasthan Forts
Rajasthan is India at its most outrageously colorful-and the fort
cities of Rajasthan offer atmosphere in abundance.The magical past casts a
fascinating spell upon the pace of time. Rajasthan evokes enduring images of
a vibrant and colorful past, with gigantic forts and magnificent palaces
gracing every horizon. A thriving folk culture expresses itself in an
abundance of pageantry and color, with exuberant festival, dances and music.
The State of Rajasthan is undoutabely one of the most beautiful Region of
India.
Aravali range and the Thar Desert are the two most contrasting features of
Rajasthan,s geographical make-up.Fairs and festivals of Rajasthan reflect
the vigour and life style of its people
Vibrant
colours, music and festivities make the golden sand come alive. Veiled,
bejewelled women sing and dance to devotional rhythms. Rajasthan has a fair
for every religious occasion, for every change of season and for every
harvest.
Rajasthan,s many princely states, impressive forts and magnificent palaces
set in the Thar desert evoke uniquely colourful images of medieval India.
Rajasthan means land of Rajas (or Kings) but also called Rajputana "the
country of Rajputs".
Major Forts of Rajasthan
The major forts of Rajasthan are;
» Mehrangarh Fort
» Chittaurgarh Fort
» Kumbhalgarh Fort
» Taragarh Fort
» Amber & Jaigarh Fort
» Dundlod Fort & Palace
» Fort Rajwada
