Amber Fort, Jaipur, Rajasthan, India Dec 3, 2024

Amber Fort, Jaipur, Rajasthan, India

Walk through the streets of Jaipur district in the state of Rajasthan, India, and you"ll be greeted by grand palaces and towering forts that shape the region"s landscape. One of the most prominent among them is Amber Fort, which is perched on a small hill about 11 kilometres from the main city of Jaipur. Within the regal walls of this fort lies the Sattais Katcheri, which means the "court of 27 pillars," featured in today"s image. Amber Fort was built in 1592, and it served as the residence of the Maharajas, or rulers, of the area.

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