Elephants at the Amber Fort Jaipur

by Doug Matthews

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Elephants at the Amber Fort Jaipur

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Doug Matthews

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On the crest of a rugged hilltop and overlooking Lake Moata, near Jaipur, Rajasthan, India, Amber Fort evokes thoughts of legends and fairy tales. The fort has been constructed in white and red sandstone. The Fort is unique in that its outside, an imposing and rugged defensive structure, is markedly different from its inside, an ornate, lavish interior influenced by both Hindu and Muslim styles of ornamentation. The walls of the interior of the fort are covered with murals, frescoes, and paintings depicting various scenes from daily life. Other walls are covered with intricate carvings, mosaic, and minute mirror work.

This image was taken from the howdah of an elephant going uphill to the fort.

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November 23rd, 2017

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