Location: On Delhi- Jaipur Highway, 11 km from Jaipur Built by: Raja Man Singh I Built in: 1592 Highlights: Wonderful carvings and minute mirror work
Amber Fort is located in Amber (a town with an area of 4 square kilometers), 11 kilometers from Jaipur, Rajasthan state, India. It is one of the principal tourist attractions in the Jaipur area, located high on a hill.The ancient citadel, the capital of the ruling Kachhawa clan of Amber from 1037 to 1727 AD, was shifted to present day Jaipur in Amber Fort is known for its artistic style, blending both Hindu and Mughal elements. The fort with its large ramparts, series of gates and cobbled paths, overlooks the Maota Lake, at its forefront.