Location of Kota Fort and City Palace, History of Kota Fort and City Palace, Architecture of Kota Fort and City Palace.
Location of Kota Fort and City Palace:
This magnificent Fort is located by the side of the Kota Barrage overlooking river Chambal in Kota City, District Kota, Rajasthan.
History of Kota Fort and City Palace:
It was built in 1264 A.D. by Jait Singh to which many additions were made later on. It reached its present size in 1625 A.D., when the City Palace located inside it, facing Kota Barrage, was completed. The Fort housed the residences of the ruling Kings of Kota, their treasury, courts, arsenal and other important offices.
Architecture of Kota Fort and City Palace:
Its design is a fine blend of the Rajasthani and the Mughal style of architecture and art. It has huge rampart walls with massive bastions, 6 double gates and 25 towers. The main entry gate named Naya Darwaza is located towards South. It encloses numerous palaces named Madho Singh Mahal, Raj Mahal which is intricately painted and is adorned with excellent mirror work, Bada Mahal, Chhatra Mahal and the ruined Jhala Haveli. It is famous for its Durbar Hall which is ornamented with beautiful wall paintings, mirror work, hanging illuminated lights and floral decorations and has doors of ebony and ivory. The exquisite miniature paintings of the Kota school are also housed within the Durbar Hall. It also houses a grand Museum on the right side of its central courtyard, displaying a huge collection of medieval weapons, costumes and apparels of the erstwhile rulers, artifacts and handicrafts.
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