Amber Fort

Amer, Jaipur · Est. 1592 · Open now

The Kachwaha capital before Jaipur even existed, in red sandstone and white marble on a hilltop.

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Hilltop Kachwaha capital before Jaipur city existed, blending Rajput and Mughal architecture in red sandstone and white marble. UNESCO World Heritage Site.

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