| Junagarh Fort is located in Bikaner. One of the most imposing forts of Northern India and one of the f inest of Rajput monuments. Raja Rai Singh, Akbar's contemporary started building Junagadh Fort in 1593. Often attacked, Junagarh is one of the few forts in India, which was never conquered. It consists of 37 palaces, pavilions and temples built by different Kings stand protected by massive ramparts and round towers
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Bikaner, Rajasthan. |
| Buit by |
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Raja Rai Singh |
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1593 A.D. |
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A number of palaces with carved courtyards, balconies, kiosks, windows and towers. A rich collection of illuminated manuscripts, jewelry, carpets, arms, weapons, treaties and royal farmans (messages), etc. |
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Jodhpur (243 Km) is the nearest Airport while Jaipur (321 Kms), the capital of Rajasthan is well connected to the metros cities of India such as Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata and Chennai. Bikaner is connected by rail to cities like Delhi, Kolkata, Jaipur and Allahabad.Bikaner is connected by road with major cities in Rajasthan and North India. Delhi is 456 Km, Jaipur 334 Km and Jaisalmer 333 Km from Bikaner.
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