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Roopnagar Fort
Built
in AD 1648 and called after himself, the town and Fort of Roopangarh
was constructed by Maharaja
 Roop
Singh of Kishangarh State between the mind - 17th to 18th
centuries. This is called the 'Golden Period' of Kishangarh Art and
Culture, and saw to the flourishing of the world famous school of
Miniature Paintings.
Originally a nine turreted Fort, it has been built over and added on
by several generations and the different styles can still be seen in
the structure. Now beautifully restored and renovated into a hotel,
it is the first 'War-Fort' to have been done so. The nineteen large
rooms are individually and tastefully decorated, keeping in mind the
history and heritage surrounding it.
A.D.
1611: Kishangarh - where every inch of land was conquered by a brave
lineage of Kings; who after many a glorious battle and heroic
sacrifices, established their kingdom.
A.D.1649: Roopangarh - they made it their seat of power. Strategally
located on the main Moghul route-bordering the desert and the vast
plains of Sambhar Lake - 'ROOPANGARH FORT' became the hub of
activity. Within its nine turreted fortification were made
foundries, armouries, granaries, underground passages, jails and
palaces. The best of architecture, music poetry and painting were
patronised and refined at a court where the delicate touch of its
artists transcribed the beauty of living to exquisite miniature
paintings, known today as 'The Kishangarh School'.
A.D. 1997: The present Maharaja Brajraj Singh (20th
generation of direct descent since the founder), opens this majestic
Fort to received discerning travellers who enjoy a sense of history
and seek a story from the silent walls.
LOCATION : Nearest airport jaipur - 125 kms. Nearest
Railway Station Kishanagar - 25 kms., 50 kms. From Ajmer and 60 Kms.
From Pushkar.
ACCOMODATION : 15
Double Rooms, 4 Single Rooms, 1 Queen's Suite. Each with large
terraces and all modern amenities.
FACILITIES : Regional cuisine, Indoor games, library,
tennis, croquet, laundry, STD/ISD telephones and transport
facilities. The activities like- bird watching at Sambhar Lake,
safari by horse, camel or jeep to the countryside, day trips to
marble quarries of Marrana and gala evenings at the fort with folk
dances, music and cultural shows.
ADDRESS :
Roopangarh,
Rajasthan
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