Tuesday, December 5, 2006

Junagadh Fort

Junagadh is a beautiful fort in Bikaner, on the Indo-Pak border. By far the most recent, built in the 1800s, it is testament to the shrewd diplomacy of Bikaji's descendents, who forsook Rajput honor and independence to become vassals to the British and Mughals. Regardless of what it
represents, few can disagree that it is quite charming.

Outside Views:






Anglo-Sassanid Style in columns, lamps, and arches


Diwan-e-Khaas [King's Court]


Badal Mahal [Cloud Palace]


Sheesh mahal [Mirror Palace]

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