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Tourist Destinations of Rajasthan Jaipur Nahargarh Fort
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Nahargarh Fort is
located on the sheer rugged ridge of Aravali Hills and it forms an
impressive northern backdrop of Jaipur. It looks most classy when floodlit
at night. The fort overlooks the city and presents a glittering view of
the city lights. It was built in 1734 and extended in 1868. Nahargarh
meaning abode of the tigers was built by Jai Singh to bolster the
defence of Amber. The legend also have it that it was named Nahargarh
after Nahar Singh a prince whose spirit would destroy the construction and
not allow its progress further. So after a tantrik prayer to the spirit it
agreed to leave on condition that the fort is named after him. The
Madhavendra Bhawan, built by Sawai Ram Singh II has uniquely a cluster of
12 identical suits for queens and at the head is a suit for the king
himself. The rooms are linked by corridors and retain some delicate
frescos as well as toilets and kitchen hearths. It was used by members of
the royal family for excursion in summers and is now even a favoured
picnic spot. Durg Cafeteria just above the entrance sells meals and
refreshments, while Padao Restaurant on the west sells drinks around
sunset.