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The Amer Fort (or Amber Fort) originally built by Raja Man Singh in 1592 AD, is said to have been named after Lord Ambikeshwar (Shiva), while the term ‘Amber’ also means ‘Amba’, Goddess Durga or protector of the fort. The structure of the Amer Fort is designed on the principles of Giri Durg (the hill fort) of the Vastu Shastra (Indian science of architecture), incorporating an excellent mix of Rajput and Mughal architectural styles of the then period. At present, Amer Fort is a UNESCO World Heri Amer Fort Jaipur, India Pic, Travel India Beautiful Places, A Thousand Suns, Jaipur Travel, Double Door Entrance, Amber Fort, Amer Fort, Architecture Firms

The Amer Fort (or Amber Fort) originally built by Raja Man Singh in 1592 AD, is said to have been named after Lord Ambikeshwar (Shiva), while the term ‘Amber’ also means ‘Amba’, Goddess Durga or protector of the fort. The structure of the Amer Fort is designed on the principles of Giri Durg (the hill fort) of the Vastu Shastra (Indian science of architecture), incorporating an excellent mix of Rajput and Mughal architectural styles of the then period. At present, Amer Fort is a UNESCO World…

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