Amber, Rajasthan
Amber is a ruined city of Rajasthan state, India. It was the former capital of Jaipur state.
Amber was founded by the Meenas and was a flourishing settlement as far back as in 967 AD. Around 1037 AD, it was usurped by the Kachwaha clan of Rajputs, who held it until it was deserted. In 1728, it was supplanted by the modern city of Jaipur, from which it is 5 miles distant.
It is now only remarkable for its architecture. The old palace begun by Raja Man Singh in 1600 ranks second only to Gwalior. The chief building is the Diwan-i-Khas built by the Mirza Raja.
Amber was founded by the Meenas and was a flourishing settlement as far back as in 967 AD. Around 1037 AD, it was usurped by the Kachwaha clan of Rajputs, who held it until it was deserted. In 1728, it was supplanted by the modern city of Jaipur, from which it is 5 miles distant.
It is now only remarkable for its architecture. The old palace begun by Raja Man Singh in 1600 ranks second only to Gwalior. The chief building is the Diwan-i-Khas built by the Mirza Raja.
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