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  Historically, Rajasthan was never a unified state. The Rajputs frequently engaged in domestic conflicts. Covering approximately ten per cent of India’s landmass, the region was divided into numerous kingdoms, each governed by different ruling families. Although they often quarrelled amongst themselves, the Rajputs would unite in the face of a common adversary, such as neighbouring sultanates. During the 16th and 17th centuries, matrimonial alliances between the Rajputs and the Mughals were actively encouraged. This was master minded by the King Raja Bharman who gave his daughter in marriage to Emperor Akbar This intermingling of cultures is evident in the architectural splendour of the Rajput forts, which beautifully incorporate elements of Mughal design. The most distinguished among these is Amber Fort , an imposing structure perched atop a hill, commanding a view of the road leading to Delhi. It served as the seat of power for the Kachhwaha rulers from the 16th century unt...

City Palace of Jaipur was the court and administrative headquarters of the former rulers of Jaipur. It is a unique complex of several buildings, courtyards, Gardens, Pavilions and temples. It was Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh II who got it constructed and moved his court to Jaipur from Amber in the year 1727, because of increase in population and water shortage, The city in which the palace is situated was called after his name as Jaipura and later on, it was shortened as Jaipur. He ruled for 45 years from 1699. The Jaipur city, then called as, Jayapura was planned as nine squares. One square was left for the palace. Vidyadhar Bhattacharyya designed the palace. The most visited places in city palace is Chandra Mahal, Mubarak Mahal, Shree govind Dev temple and the City Palace Museum. The Palace has four entrances for the four seasons of the year. It is distinctly distinguishing by four beautifully designed painted doors and supporting walls.   CHANDRAMAHAL is the residence of the r...