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 Rajasthan is a majestic tapestry of camels plodding over soft sand dunes of the Thar Desert. It is a kaleidoscope of brightly turbaned men with proud moustaches, women with twinkling anklets in colorful swirling ghagras. The landscape is dotted with island palaces shimmering on idyllic blue lakes, temples and fortresses situated on hilltops of the rugged and rocky Aravallis, gardens with pavilions and kiosks and always a few dancing peacocks. The mansions have exquisite a miniature paintings or life size frescoes. Dancing wooden puppets and wandering minstrels have for generations transmitted folklore, legend and local history - many an episode of romance, knightly prowess and chivalry connected with the 'Land of Kings.'
Forts and palaces of Rajasthan have still managed to keep alive the magic of the fierce culture and traditions of this state. Ravaged by the wars and impact of time, these great monuments are now again playing hosts to number of visitors. The initiative taken by the government and the former occupants of these structures to recreate them for modern hospitality industry has led to great demand amongst the tourists to visit them.
Amongst the most famous and visited forts and palaces of Rajasthan are:
| Various Forts and Palaces of Rajasthan |
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