Amber Fort

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The Amber Fort 11 km north of Jaipur, dates from 1592 when Amber was the capital of Jaipur state.

 

 

 

 

 

Renovations were underway, a man suspended at a dizzying height from a bamboo platform was painstakingly brushing a solution on to the wall.   Within women were hauling rocks in baskets on their heads.

 

The main entrance, Surajpol, leads to Jaleb Chowk the main courtyard.  This was where returning armies were welcomed home. 

Sunday is a lovely day to visit the Fort as it is thronged with Indian families and school parties enjoying a day out.

The pavilion in the women's quarters.  Around its outside are metal rings for the attachment of curtains.
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