Jaiper and the Amber "Amer" Fort Photo 8

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November 15th 2008
Took off on a city bus for Amber Fort later in day. Very cool fort/palace complex. Was once an ancient capitol. Had huge doorways leading to fort as modes of transport in the day were elephants. The fort was built in 1592 and once you payed the entrance fee you basically roamed wherever you wanted. Lots of exploring. Walked the hill behind the palace to the hilltop fort of Jaigarh. Built 17 ... read more

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The Indus Valley civilization, one of the oldest in the world, dates back at least 5,000 years. Aryan tribes from the northwest invaded about 1500 B.C.; their merger with the earlier Dravidian inhabitants created the classical Indian culture. Arab in... ... read more

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