Rajput architecture

Forts, Palaces and Temples , Bikaner The Hill Forts of Rajasthan (Amer, Chittor, Gagron, Jaisalmer, Kumbhalgarh, Ranthambore), a group of six forts built by various Rajput kingdoms and principalities during the medieval period are among the best examples of Rajput Architecture. The ensemble is also a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Other forts include the Mehrangarh Fort and Jaigarh Fort. The walled city of Jaipur was formed in 1727 by Kacchwaha Rajput ruler Jai Singh II, and is "a unique example of traditional Hindu town planning", following the precepts set out in much Hindu texts.  Subsequently, the City Palace, Hawa Mahal, Rambagh Palace, Jal Mahal and Albert Hall Museum were also built. Udaipur also has several palaces, including the Bagore-ki-Haveli, now a museum, built by an 18th-century chief minister. The rulers of the princely states of Rajputana continued the tradition of building elaborate palaces almost until independence, with examples such as the Lalgarh Palace in Bikaner, Monsoon Palace in Udaipur, and Umaid Bhawan Palace in Jodhpur.  Many of these are in versions of Indo-Saracenic architecture, often using European architects. Cenotaphs outside Udaipur A number of the Rajput dynasties built groups of cenotaph memorials for their members, mostly using the chatri form, and often at the traditional site for cremations. These include the Ahar Cenotaphs outside Udaipur, and Bada Bagh near Jaisalmer. Individual examples include the Jaswant Thada at Jodphur, and Chaurasi Khambon ki Chhatri, Bundi; there are many others. ==Gujarat==

, Patan, Gujarat, 11th century Māru-Gurjara architecture, or Solaṅkī style, is a distinctive style that began in Rajputana and neighbouring Gujarat around the 11th century by the Solanki Rajputs. Examples of Solanki Rajput architecture include Taranga Jain temple, Rudra Mahalaya Temple, and Modhera Sun Temple. The Dilwara Jain Temples of Mount Abu built between the 11th and 13th centuries CE, The Rani ki vav was also built during this period. The Jagdish Temple, Udaipur (completed 1651), is an example of a Hindu temple using the Māru-Gurjara style at a late date; in this case a commission of Jagat Singh I, ruler of Mewar. ==Madhya Pradesh==

was built inside the Gwalior Fort by the Pratihara Rajput ruler Mihira Bhoja were built by Chandela Rajputs was built by Vir Singh Deo as a symbol of welcome to the Mughal emperor Jahangir Palace, built by the Rathores of Malwa The Khajuraho Group of Monuments were built by the Chandela Rajput rulers from 885 AD to 1050 AD. Most part of the present day fort was built by Man Singh Tomar, the Rajput king who ruled the region from 1486 to 1516. The Orchha state was founded in 1531 (the 16th century AD) by the Bundela Rajput chief, Rudra Pratap Singh, who became the first King of Orchha, (r. 1501-1531) and also built the Fort of Orchha. The Chaturbhuj Temple was built during the reign of Mughal emperor Akbar, by the queen of Orchha, Ganesh Kunwar, while Raj Mandir was built by 'Raja Madhukar Shah' during his reign, 1554 to 1591. The Jahangir Mahal was built in 17th century by Vir Singh Deo as a symbol of welcome to the Mughal emperor Jahangir. The Singorgarh fort was built by Raja Belo from the Chandela dynasty of Mahoba. ==Uttar Pradesh==

, Barsana Many Rajput dynasties ruled over Uttar Pradesh in the medieval era. Many forts, palaces and temples were built by the Rajputs. The Kalinjar Fort was built by the Chandela Rajput dynasty in the 10th century. Built on a rocky hill, the fort was also used by the Solankis of Rewa. The Sun temple and forts of Charkhari and Mangal Garh in the Mahoba district were built by the Chandela rulers of Bundelkhand. ==Himachal Pradesh==

The Kangra Fort was built by the ruling Katoch Rajput dynasty. The Arki Fort was built between 1695 - 1700 by Rana Prithvi Singh. The Kutlehar Fort was built by Sansar Chandra, the Rajput ruler of Kangra. ==Pakistan==

in Cholistan, an example of Rajput architecture The forts of Derawar and Amarkot were built by Hindu Rajput rulers during the medieval era, and are examples of early Rajput architecture. ==Gallery==

File:Jagat 22-76 (cropped).jpg|Ambika Mata temple in Jagat, Rajasthan, by 960 File:Worshippers leaving the temple in Ranakpur.jpg|Ranakpur Jain temple File:Dev Somnath Temple, Dungarpur.jpg|Dev Somnath Temple, Dungarpur File:Deshnoke Karni Mata.jpg|Detailed Stone work, Karni Mata Temple, Bikaner Rajasthan File:Umaid Bhawan palace, Jodhpur 02.jpg|The Umaid Bhawan Palace at Jodhpur built between 1929 and 1942 is one of the largest royal palaces in the world. It was designed by Henry Vaughan Lanchester in a blend of Beaux-Arts and traditional Rajput styles File:Laxmi Niwas Palace.jpg|Lalgarh Palace, Bikaner, designed in the Indo-Saracenic style by Samuel Swinton Jacob File:Albert Hall ( Jaipur ).jpg|The Albert Hall Museum was designed by Samuel Swinton Jacob, and was opened as public museum in 1887 File:Amber Fort (आमेर का किला ).jpg|Amer Fort File:Hawa Mahal Located in Jaipur.jpg|Hawa Mahal, Jaipur File:Mehrangarh Fort.jpg|Mehrangarh Fort, Jodhpur File:Nagda2.jpg|One of the Sahastra Bahu Temples built during the 10th century CE in Pratihara era File:N-RJ-87 Fort including Ancient Temples Jaisalmer SolReyes20100917 332.JPG|Jain Temple inside Jaisalmer Fort File:Amer Fort Entrance.jpg|Ganesh Pol Entrance, Amer Fort File:Sheesh Mahal, Amer Fort.jpg|Sheesh Mahal, Amer Fort File:Jaisalmer Fort.jpg|Jaisalmer Fort File:Aerial view of Kumbhalgarh.jpg|Aerial view of Kumbhalgarh Fort File:Temple in Kumbalgarh fortress 01.JPG|Hindu temple, Kumbhalgarh Fort File:Looking down on Ranthambore Fort.jpg|Ranthambhore Fort File:Ranthambore Fort Jain Temple.jpg|Jain Temple, Ranthambore Fort File:Gagron fort 2nd view.jpg|Gagron Fort File:Victory tower.jpg|Vijay Stambha at Chittor Fort ==References==