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Lohagarh
Fort : The massive iron structure built in the early 18th century.
With its impregnable defences it sustained itself even after a number
of British attacks. The fort was conceived and designed by Maharaja
Suraj Mal, the founder of Bharatpur. The fort has three palaces
within its precincts - Kishori Mahal, Mahal Khas and Kothi Khas.
Jawahar Burj and Fateh Burj : A few of the eight imposing towers
still stand erect within the glorious ramparts of the fort. Especially
two of them - Jawahar Burj and Fateh Burj are of special interest
These were built by Maharaja Suraj Mal to commemorate his victories
over the Mughals and British respectively. The coronation ceremony
of the Jat rulers
Government Museum :
A rich collection of artefacts, exquisitely carved sculptures and
ancient inscriptions can be admired in the Government Museum located
in the Palace. All these items speak volumes about the rich heritage,
art and crafts of the region.
Main
gate of Fort of Bharatpur was also held at the Jawahar Burj. The
Palace : This royal edifice is a fusion of the Mughal and Rajput
architectural styles with magnificent apartments and intricately
designed floor tiles having interesting patterns. One can marvel
at the ancient exhibits displayed in the museum in the central part
of the palace.
Keoladeo National Park :
Once the royal hunting preserve of the princes of Bharatpur, it
is one of the finest bird sanctuaries in the world inundated with
over 400 species or water Dims. Exotic migratory birds from Afghanistan,
Central Asia, Tibet as well as Siberian cranes from the Arctic,
greyleg geese from Siberia and barheaded geese from China, come
here in July/Aug to spend the winters in the warmer climate and
they breed till Oct/Nov.
Colonies of cormorants, spoonbills, storks, egrets, herons, pelicans,
ebis and grey herons can be spotted all over the park.The raised
paths camouflaged by babul trees make their viewing easier.