Forts in India reflects the colourful
past of India. India had been ruled by number of dynasties. With wars
battles for expansion of one's was a common affair then, most of the
forts were built as a defense mechanism to keep the enemy at bay. Rajasthan
is the major state which beholds number of forts. Watching these forts
in India would be a sheer pleasure as one would come across a phenomenal
mix of Rajputana and Mughal architecture. Karnataka and Madhya Pradesh
are also not far behind.
In fact, the whole of India is dotted
with forts of varied sizes. The magnificent forts and palaces of Rajasthan
were built during the medieval period. The notable feature about each
of the forts and palaces is the exquisite carving work that has survived
till date and still receives appreciation from people worldwide.
Some of the magnificent forts of India
are:
(i) Lal Qila or Red Fort
(ii) Gwalior Fort
(iii) Amber Fort
(iv) Ahhichatragarh Fort
(v) Junargarh Fort
(vi) Mehrangarh Fort
(vii) Bala Quila (Fort)
(viii) Jaisalmer Fort
(ix) Chittorgarh Fort
(x) Jaigarh Fort
(xi) Purana Qila
(xii) Ranthambhore Fort
(xiii) Golconda Fort
