Raja Man Singh built Amer Palace
in 16th century. It is a mesmerizing blend of Hindu and Mughal
architecture. Rajputs made use of the Amber Fort from the 16th century
up to the foundation of Jaipur in 1727 both for defense purpose as well
as the residential purposes. Thus within its mighty walls, one finds
charming gardens and magnificent palaces made from marble and precious
stones, richly decorated with intricate stonemason works and paintings,
which represented royal splendor and luxury. Situated at Jaipur, the reflection of Amber Fort in the lake below looks almost divine. It is not at all surprising to know that this majestic and stately fort was once the Capital of Minas. Amer Fort houses Jai Mandir, a famous temple which has Sheesh Mahal, a beautiful hall of mirrors that are so artistically set that even a tiny ray of light gets reflected in the mirrors and illumines the hall dazzlingly. Sheesh Mahal is famous all over the world as one of the most desirable tourist attraction. Other places of interest in this fort are Sukh Niwas and Ganesh Pole.