FORTS OF INDIA (Rajasthan)
FORTS OF INDIA (Rajasthan)
TO the rulers of states in Rajasthan, which literally means the Land of Kings and who claimed to be offsprings of the sun, moon or some such phenomenon, freedom was the most precious possession for which they considered no price, no sacrifice big enough. They could not compromise when any demand from their opponents clashed with their sense of self respect. Protection, under the prevailing conditions, required of thern to shield their chivalry with strongholds. This explains the large number of forts in Rajasthan and also how a specific type of architecture of forts developed there. The regions of Rajasthan fort- wise had their own speciality. In Mewar, for instance, forts were planned and built to serve defensive needs primarily, while those in Amber and Marwar concentrated on presenting striking appearance.