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| Amber Palace |
This is the famous palace one can enter by elephant. A continuous trail of colorfully decorated elephants brings us tourists up the palace ramp to the main courtyard. Construction began in 1600 by Raja Man Singh, a General in Akbar's army. Mughal influence is everywhere in the beautiful, intricate geometric designs, inlay and lattice work. Just as in other important structures built by the Moghuls, there are Hindu influences prominently displayed to signal a welcome to all. There is a lot to take in with royal apartments for all the wives, gardens, a temple, hall of public audience, mirror and pleasure palaces; all the while hearing entrancing stories of the life and times of the rulers who lived long ago.
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