Bikaner Fort is popularly referred to as the Junagarh Fort.
It was built by Raja Rai Singh who was one of Mughal emperor
Akbar's trusted generals. There are as many as 37 citadels
which protects the fort. This is one fort in Rajasthan which
has never been annexed or conquered. There was one dubious
instance though when Prince Kamaran laid seize to the fort,
but could not keep it on hold for even 24 hours.
The fort's 37 bastions are nicely complimented with a number
of palaces, towers, pavilions and temples. There is the exquisitely
beautiful Chandra Mahal which is adorned with mirrors and
art works. Other palaces worth seeing are the Phool Mahal,
the Karan Mahal and the majestic Anup Mahal which used to
serve as the assembly hall of the erstwhile rulers.
Inside the fort there is a museum, which has an astonishing
collection of ancient manuscripts, gems and jewellery, exquisite
carpets, treaties, arms and royal weaponry.
Apart from the museum, the Kanar Mahal is worth visiting which
was exclusively built to commemorate the triumph over Mughal
emperor Aurangzeb.
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