Amber Fort, located in Amber 11 km from Jaipur, Rajasthan state, India. Set amidst the picture-perfect beauty of the rugged hills, it is not less charming in its majestic manner. Presenting a delightful blend of Hindu and Mughal architecture, its construction was begun by Raja Man Singh I in 1952 and was finally completed by Sawai Jai Singh I. The interiors boast of expressive paintings that come alive with carvings and precious stones and mirror settings. The fort is divided in four sections and one can reach them either by climbing the imposing stairway or riding royally on an elephant on the broad aisle. Surajpol, the main gate leads to Jaleb Chowk, the main courtyard. From there one has to climb up the stairs to reach the palace. In the past, the returning armies were welcomed here as they displayed their war earnings to the population at large.
The fort also has a Kali Temple known as Shila Devi Temple, which is famous for its mysterious history, huge silver lions and silver doors with raised relief.
