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Nahargarh Fort Jaipur: Monument History
Nahargarh Fort was constructed by Maharaja of Jaipur, Sawai Jai Singh II in 1734. This Monument Fort stands on the edge of the Aravalli Hills, overlooking the city of Jaipur. Initially name of This Monument Fort was Sudarshangarh but it became known as Nahargarh, which means 'abode of tigers'. The popular belief is that Nahar here stands for Rathore prince named Nahar Singh Bhomia. whose spirit haunted the place and obstructed construction of the fort. To pacify the spirit, a temple was built in his memory within the premises and the fort was renamed to honor him.
The fort was built as a place of retreat on the summit of the ridge above the city. The massive fortification walls of this fort extended over the surrounding hills to reach up to the Jaigarh Fort, which formed a wall of defence around the city of Jaipur. Throughout its history, this fort never faced any attack. However, it has remained witness to several significant events. notably, the treaties with the Maratha forces who warred with Jaipur in the 18th century. During the Indian Rebellion of 1857, the Europeans Officers, including the British Resident's wife, were moved to Nahargarh fort by the king of Jaipur, Sawai Ram Singh, for their protection.
The fort was extended and renovated by king of Jaipur, Sawai Ram Singh In 1868. In 1883-92, several palaces were added to the fort. Separate suites were built within the fort for the royal women and the king.
Nahargarh Fort, one of the top tourist places to visit in Jaipur, is designed in the Indo-European style of architecture. The fort features an imposing entrance, called Tadigate, and houses several impressive structures within its premises. There are a couple of temples inside the fort complex, including the one dedicated to Nahar Singh Bhomia and another one dedicated to the rulers of Jaipur. The undulating walls of the fort are extended over several kilometers.
There are also two step wells at Nahargarh Fort, one located within it and one within the ramparts. Of these, the biggest is the one outside the fort and it has also been featured in Bollywood movies. A distinguishing feature of these wells is that unlike most other step wells in India, they feature an asymmetrical design. This is primarily because these wells are constructed without altering the natural terrain of the mountains.
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