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Gracing the rugged ridge of the Aravalli Hills is the
Nahargarh Fort build by Sawai Raja Jai Singh in the
second quarter of the eighteenth century. Jaipur was
the capital and the need to boost its defense was a
necessity. This explains the presence of the Nahargarh
Fort. The Fort underwent many alterations and modifications
during the reign Sawai Ram Singh II and Sawai Madho
Singh II. The Nahargarh is a brilliant specimen of fort
architecture.
There is a popular legend associated with the construction
of the Nahargarh Fort. While it was still under construction,
the fort was visited by a spirit of a prince known as
Nahar Singh who would disrupt the work and cause delay.
Finally a "tantrik" was called to appease
the spirit which agreed to leave but only on the condition
that the fort will be named after him. This is how the
Nahargarh Fort got its name.
Jaipur's Nahargarh Fort is counted as one of the major tourist
attractions of the Pink City. Situated about 6 km north-west
of the City Palace, the Jaipur's Nahargarh Fort offers spectacular
views of the city along with the breathtaking view of
the Man Sagar Lake. The fort served as a royal retreat
for the ladies of the royal household and was also used
as a personal treasury for several years. The Nahargarh
Fort today stands as the symbol of the royal grandeur
and as a reminder of the glory that once was.
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