Amber Fort built in 16th century by Maharaja Man Singh,it sprawls on the hillside. Its construction was started by Raja Man Singh but completed by his descendant Jai Singh.Amber palace is situated in Amber, the capital of the Kachhwaha Rajputs on a hillside overlooking Maotha lake. The fort is entered through the 'Dil-e-Aaram' Gardenand made in the traditional Mughal style. An imposing flight of stairs leads to the 'Diwan-E-Am' which has latticed galleries and double row of columns each having a capital in the shape of elephants on the top. The temple has silver doors. The superior white marble Shila Mata temple, has the image of Goddess Kali, brought by Raja Man Singh.
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