Diapositiva 1

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Palaces forts of India (Part one)
1Orchha Palace Built XVI century Style
Bundela Dinasty Rajput
3Fatephur Sikri Built 1571-85 By Emperor
Akbar Style Mughal Hindu Dinasty Mughal
2Agra Fort Built 1565-73 Style Mughal Dinasty
Mughal
4Amber Fort (Jaipur) Built XI century
later Style Rajpup with Mughal influences Dinasty
Kacchwaha
5City Palace of Jaipur Built 1729-32 By Maharaja
Suwai Jai Singh Style Rajput Dinasty Kacchwaha
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ORCHA PALACES A magnificent example of medieval
palace-fort. Mostly all the buildings have a
chhatri (top pavillon with dome or vault)
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AGRA FORT (LAL QUILA) Built by Akbar, the
construction continued till the time of his
gradson Shah Jahan This is a massive sandstone
fortification that runs along the Yamuna River
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FATEHPUR SIKRI Emperor Akbar planned this city
as his capital but shortage of water compelled
him to abandon it Today is a Ghost city, only
visited by tourists. It s one of the finest
examples of Mughal architectural splendor at his
height
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AMBER FORT An stuning building in white marble
and sandstone, some rooms are covered with
thousands of tiny mirrows and coloured glass. An
intricated artwork, a hallmark of indian
palaces On top of a hill, you can go up by
elephant ! ! !
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REAL PALACE JAIPUR Built following the principes
set down in the Shilpa Shastra, ancien Hindu
text of architecture. There are 2 gigantic
silver unrs made to carry water of Ganges River
when Madho Singh II went to London to attend the
coronation of King Edward VII Also interesting
is the Court of the beloved, with 4 door
representing the 4 seasons, peacocks and lotus
leaves adorn them
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India has one of the worlds oldest
civilizations, forts and palaces that dot the
lanscape are proud sentinels and living reminders
of India rich civilization and culture. They
melt beauty and grace with strenght.
By Maria mocampos_at_gmail.com
Indian Classical music Author. Prem Rawat