Amber Fort
Amer (Jaipur), Rajasthan
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Amer Fort (Amber Fort) overlooks Maota Lake from a hill above Amer, 11 km from Jaipur, and is the principal tourist attraction in the Jaipur area, known for its large ramparts and artistic Rajput-Mughal architecture.
History
Located high on a hill in the town of Amer, the fort overlooks Maota Lake, the main water source for the Amer Palace complex below. It is included within the UNESCO World Heritage-listed "Hill Forts of Rajasthan" group.
Visiting
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