Showing posts with label Bharatpur. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Bharatpur. Show all posts

Wednesday, 9 May 2018

Lohagarh Fort

True To Its Name, Lohagarh Fort Has Withstood Many Attacks By The British, But Was Ultimately Captured By Arthur Wellesley. Where Lohagarh Fort Differs From Others Is That It Is Not Flamboyant, But Radiates An Aura Of Rugged Strength. The Fort Is Surrounded By A Moat Which Used To Be Filled With Water To Keep Enemies Out. Interesting Monuments Inside The Fort Are Kothi Khas, Mahal Khas, Moti Mahal And Kishori Mahal. Raja Suraj Mal Built Jawahar Bhurj And Fateh Bhurj To Commemorate Victories Over The Mughals And The British.


Tuesday, 8 May 2018

Keoladeo Ghana National Park

Keoladeo National Park is a vast bird sanctuary and former royal game reserve in the north Indian state of Rajasthan. South of the ancient city of Bharatpur, the park’s woods and man-made wetlands protect over 350 species of migratory and resident birds, including herons, cormorants and eagles. To the southeast, Fatehpur Sikri is home to sandstone temples and a mosque, built by Emperor Akbar in the 16th century.

Ganga Mandir

Ganga Mandir in Bharatpur was constructed by Maharaja Balwant Singh in the year 1845. It took around 90 long years to build this immaculate temple. Ganga mandir built in the heart of the city of Bharatpur is one of the most beautiful temples. It adorns the magnificent deity of Ganga Maharaj.

Monday, 7 May 2018

Bharatpur Palace and Museum

Located Within The Premises Of The Bharatpur Palace Is Kamra Khas, A Museum That Contains A Vast Number Of Antiques, Over 581 Stone Sculptures, 861 Local Art And Craft Wares And Ancient Scriptures That Depict The Art And Culture Typical Of Bharatpur. The Palace Itself Was Built In Stages By Various Maharajas And Is A Fine Fusion Of Mughal And Rajput Architecture. The Various Apartments In The Palace Have A Variety Of Richly Patterned Floor Tiles Decorated With Exquisite Designs.