Junagarh Fort, Bikaner 
One
of the most imposing forts of Northern India-- Junagarh Fort has remained unconquered
till date. This fort was built in 15th century by one of the most able and trusted
generals of Akbar, Raja Rai Singh.
A high wall and deep moats surround
the fort. The 37 bastions guard the fort and only two gates provide the access
inside the fort. The Suraj Pol or the Sun Gate is the main entrance to the fort.
The Junagarh Fort has defied all the attacks except for the brief stint by Kamaran
who captured the fort but was unable to retain his victory more than 24 hours.
Inside the fort is a profusion of 37 palaces, temples and pavilions
that are marvels in red sandstone construction. The palaces have exquisitely carved
windows, balconies, towers and kiosks.The mirrors, paintings and carved marble
panels in the Moon Palace are a treat for eyes. The Phool Mahal or Flower Palace
was adorned with glasses and mirrors. The victory over Aurangzeb was celebrated
by building the Karan Mahal.
The multi-storeyed Anup Mahal was the governance
chambers for the rulers. The beautifully maintained rooms now display the treasures
of the Royal family. Also worth visiting are the Ganga Niwas, Dungar Niwas, Vijai
Mahal, and Rang Mahal. The fort museum has an extensive collection of illuminated
manuscripts, jewellery, jars and carpets, arms and weapons, treaties, decorations
and the 'Farmans'.
This fort and it's palaces were built between 1588-1593
by raja Raj Singh, a general in the army of the Mughal emperor Akbar. It has a
96 mt long wall, with 37 bastions and 2 entrances. The main entrance of the fort
is Suraj pol or sun gate.

The
fort encompasses many palaces amongst which the most spectacular ones are the
Chandra Mahal or Moon palace, the Phool Mahal or Flower palace, both ornated with
carved panels and mirrors and the Karan Mahal.
Karan Mahal was built
in remembrance of the celebration of the grand victory over Aurangzeb. Durga Niwas,
a fabulously painted courtyard and Ganga Niwas which housed a finely carved red
sandstone front, are the other places of attraction in this fort.
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Junagarh Fort - Bikaner, Rajasthan Forts Reservation Form "
Rajasthan Forts Mehrangarh
Fort, Jodhpur || Rohet
Fort, Near Jodhpur || Luni
Fort, Near Jodhpur || Bila
Quila Fort, Alwar || Kumbhalgarh
Fort, Udaipur || Junagarh
Fort, Bikaner || Jaisalmer
Fort, Jaisalmer || Taragarh
or The Star Fort, Bundi || Fort,
Chittorgarh || Lohagarh
Fort, Bharatpur || Nahargarh
Fort, Nahargarh || Fort
of Shahbad and Mosque, Near Kota