AMER VIEW: Before going to Amer Fort, you will come across this fantastic fort view with moat lake. Whoever is visiting Amer should not forget to click pictures from here. Interestingly, there is one photo point also. Moata lake was essential for Amer those days, and it was the only lake and source of water in the Amber village.

HOW TO GO: There are three ways to go to the Amer fort. As we this is a hill fort:

1. An elephant ride; you can book an elephant from the stand, and only two people can sit on one Elephant.
2. A jeep ride; you also can hire a jeep ride from the Elephant’s stand. If you have your car, then go by car.
3. There Are stairs; you can also go on your own.

JALEB CHOWK: This big opened courtyard has historical importance. According to history, the King of Amber and his minister used to sit inside two prominent domes on the top. Every day they both used to inspect the army. Interestingly, When Amber used to defeat another army, they captured the wealth of conquered kingdom. On Jaleb chowk, they had to show all wealth of the defeated empire to the King here.

SURAJ POL: This sun-facing massive gate is on the jaleb chowk. Pol means gate in Rajasthan, and it is now the entrance of elephants also. Surprisingly, you can find small cupolas of soldiers there to defend.  

CHAND POL: Another moon-facing gate has identical features as Suraj pol. As opposed to suraj pol it has Naubat Khana on the top. In Rajasthan, you will find many entrances to go inside the fort. The reason behind these entrances is defense and security.

NAUBAT KHANA : It means drum house. When King entered, they played drums to give him a warm welcome. Interestingly, you can still listen to this instrument, and it is on the top of Chand pol.

SINGH POL: Lion gate is on the top of the Jaleb Chowk. You have to use this gate to go inside Amer fort, and there are stairs to reach the gate. Notably, the fresco paintings of Singh pol are worth watching.

SHILA DEVI TEMPLE: An exciting story of a dream related to this temple. Goddess Kali asked Raja Man Singh I to find her statue. As a result, he saw substantial black marble near Bangladesh and installed it here. Keeping in mind, he was there in a military campaign. 

GANESH POL: Probably this Ganesh pol is the most beautiful gate in Rajasthan. The most important feature of this gate is paintings. Surprisingly, artists used all-natural colors to paint this gate, and the color combination is beyond explanation. In addition, the marble window on the top makes it more beautiful. Ganesh pol has paintings of Ganesha in the center. Through this gate, you can go to the private palace of the King of Amber.

SATTAIS KACHERI : Kacheri represents justice system on India. In medieval times it was the duty of every King to provide good justice to his people. There used to judge to deliver justice. In sattais kacheri, twenty-seven judges used to sit here to serve Amber.

VIEW OF LAKE AND GARDEN: From sattais kacheri, you can watch this most beautiful view of Amer Fort. King of Amber builds this Azafran garden for Queen, and it looks so amazing with the lake.

HAMAM: Turkish bath of Amer fort has its importance. As we already know, Mughal art influenced local architecture. King of Amber had family relations with Mughal Empire, which inspired him to build hamam here. Interestingly, there is a concept of Coldwater, Hot water, Steam bath, etc.

DEEWAN E AAM: Public audience is the best example of the governance of India. Interestingly, almost every King used a public audience to talk with the public. People came with problems and told King here, providing a solution. Sadly, there is no concept of asking questions to Ministers in today’s world.

According to history, King every day sat here to give a solution to his people. Keep in mind there is a difference between the public and private audience. In public, there was a meeting with the public. On the other hand, the Private audience was ministers to meet with Kings. Every big fort has these two audiences consistently.

SHEESH MAHAL AMER FORT : Winter palace, Diwan e Khas, Glass palace, call it whatever you want. Indeed the beauty of this beautiful structure is beyond explanation. During winter, it was the residence of King. He also used it as a private audience to meet with ministers. Interestingly, they only made it using lime; there is no stone except marble pillars. Moreover, they beautified it with glasses. 

Imagine they used only one candle to light up the whole palace; there were Pashmeena carpets on the floor. Moreover, painted curtains and flowers. Indeed the rich history of India is worth reading.

GARDEN: In the private part of Amer fort, you will come across a gorgeous garden. Star fountain is enhancing its beauty. During summer, it was a great source of pleasure. Importantly, you will see geometrical shape design in this garden. These geometrical shapes are influenced by Mughal architecture. Interestingly, you will find a seat just outside of Sheesh mahal. On this place, King sat and got some relaxation from heat. 

SUHAG MANDIR: There are stairs on the left of Sheesh mahal to go on the top. Sugah Mandir was the palace for royal ladies. Interestingly, they used to watch dewan e aam hearing from here. Marble windows of Suhag Mandir are just so beautiful to watch. 

There is always a question about the life of royal women during those days. They were allowed to watch the hearing of the public audience. As a result, there were places for them to see; on the other hand, no one was allowed to watch them. These windows give them a view to watch public life. 

SUMMER PALACE: Therein Summer palace also in Amer fort. This white marble palace has many windows of marble for air. Surprisingly, It has an airconditioned system also. Are you Shocked? Here is the answer. There are copper pipes attached with windows; when air comes inside first, it touches these pipes. As a result, inside, you will feel cold air.

It is on the top of Sheesh Mahal. Unfortunately, it is closed due to some restoration work. We are waiting to watch, once it is opened.

MAN SINGH PALACE: Inside Amer fort, this is the oldest part. Raja Man Singh built this palace for himself, and there are two floors for every castle here. As we already know, Raja MAn Sigh I was Mughal Empire trusted general and brother-in-law of Great Mughal Emperor Akbar.

In the 16th century, Kachwah Rajput joined hands with the Mughals; then, this region flourished economically. Importantly, you can easily find Indo-Islamic architecture here. His Sister Maharani Man Bai got married to Akbar. 

Raja Man Singh had twelve wives, and he built one palace for every wife. Indeed, his private room is surrounded by all these palaces, and it is on the first floor. Interestingly, there was always a chief wife (patto rani), and the room of Patto rani was just below the palace of Man Singh Place. There is also one small Hamam for her just outside her room.