Rajasthan- Land Of Forts And Palaces

Rajasthan, the land of forts and palaces has a rich heritage and history attached to every corner of the state. There are some core elements which can be commonly observed in every fort and palace, and this essay will primarily focus on the distinctive entrances to these grand monuments-be it the imposing gateways with intricate frescoes at the entrance, gates with immense fortification running on both the sides, or the smaller, nondescript doors inside the palaces.

For instance, the entrance to Amer Fort is incredibly zig-zag, and there happens to be pure logic behind it. The ruler built it to make it less susceptible for the enemy to attack, for that passage would be a lot more difficult to climb. The positioning of the entrance on top of a hill also gives a far better vantage point.

Documenting these entrances makes one realise the value of such structural wonders extensive use of symmetry, gazing at the sheer beauty of creative skill of the makers,and how it is impossible to replicate them in the present age.