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Thursday, 7 August 2014

Junagarh Fort: A Pearl of Desert



Junagarh Fort, fort of Bikaner is one of the finest and strongest land laid forts in the plains. Bikaner is situated in North-west side of Rajasthan situated in heart of thar desert.  Junagarh fort is one of beautiful fort, which is known for his beautiful architecture and gold leaf painting. This place was built during 15-16th Century, during period of King Rai Singh.


Junagarh was originally known as Chintamani. Then during 19-20th century when rulers leaved this fort and shifted to another palace Lalgarh, from there after this is known as Junagarh (an old fort). This fort is situated 1.5 km outside the main city of Bikaner.