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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.
ACCOMMODATION : 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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