Junagarh Fort, Bikaner Rajasthan
Junagarh Fort is one of the few fort in india which was never conquered. Junagarh fort was built by raja Rai Singhji,the sixth rular of the bikaner who ruled from 1571 to 1612. So to know more about junagarh fort, Bikaner please read this article continue.
History of junagarh fort, Bikaner
the fascinating peace of architectaure was built between 1588-1593 AD by raja Raaisingh (1571-1611), a general in armyof mughal emperor , Akbhar the impossing fort has 986 long wall with 37 bastions and two entrances.The suraj pole(sun gate)is main entrance to the fort.
The places within the fortare on the southern side and make a picturesque ensemble of courtyards , balconies , kiosks and windows.
amoung the peace of interest are the chandramahal or moon palace with paintings, morrors and carved marble panels.the phool mahal or flower palace is decorated with glass and mirrors.
The karan mahal was built to commemorate a notable victory over the mughal aurangzeb. the anup mahal is famous of its gold leaf painting.other place worth visiting are the dungar niwas, ganganivas gal mandir, rang mahal, gigantic columns imposing arches and greatful sense minarets and pavilions , in fact make it worth a repeat visit.
visiting time at junagarh fort, Bikaner: The best time to visit at Junagarh fort is 10 to 4.30 pm
Best season: The best time to visit at Junagarh fort is October to FebruaryHow to reach at junagarh fort, Bikaner
the Junagarh fort is just 1.5 KM from the bikaner city. There is every type of transport facility is available. You can reach there on the following way
Air: the nearest airport is jodhpur(256KM). From jodhpur daily flights to Delhi and Mumbai.
Rail: Rail network is connects from bikaner to Delhi (470kms.)
Bus: The bus stand is north of the city center.
I hope that once you will visit sure on this fort and don't forget to enjoy there.
