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 Alwar is one of the many cities of the colorful Rajasthan, which deserves its mention while discussing tourism and forts in Alwar are the main tourist destination of Alwar. Rajasthan as a whole is blessed with rich culture, heritage and above more great Rajputana architectural marvels. Although every city of Rajasthan has its share of forts and palaces but the palaces and forts in Alwar get special mention among various old structures of Rajasthan.
There are very ancient temples, medieval palaces and forts in Alwar. The main attractions of Alwar are Bala Quila, Vinay Vilas or City Palace, Moosi Maharani Ki Chattri, and Vijay Mandir Palace.
Bala Quila is a huge medieval fort out many forts in Alwar built before the 16th century. It is situated on 300m steep cliffs. This fort defines character of this city. It has ramparts extending up to 5km north to south and 1.6 km east to west. There 15 large and 51 small towers.
Vinay Vilas or City Palace is the superb blend of Mughal and Rajput type of architecture.
Maharaja Bakhtawer Singh built it in 1793. It has checkered central courtyard with canopied balconies. There is little chamber having miniature painting covered with glass.
Now it is the office of city collectorate and government offices but still it is worth visiting.
Moosi Maharani Ki Chattri is very popular tourist destination of Alwar. It is situated outside the City Palace. It is built by the Vijay Singh, which is beautifully ornamented and built in honor of Bakhtawer Singh and his queen Rani Moosi as she immolated herself on the pyre of her husband.
Vijay Mandir Palace built by the Maharaja Jai Singh. This fort in Alwar is very elegant. This palace has a beautiful garden surrounding it and a calm lake in his foreground. It has 105 beautifully done up rooms. It also house elegant Sita Ram temple. To visit Vijay Mandir Palace prior permission of Maharaja of Alwar is needed.
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