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Late-16th-century ground-level fort in Bikaner with lavishly painted and gilded palace interiors.
Raja Rai Singh, a general of Akbar, built Junagarh between 1589 and 1594; unusually for Rajasthan it stands on the plain, not on a hill. Successive rulers added palaces such as Anup Mahal, Phool Mahal and Badal Mahal, with gold-leaf work, mirrors and painted ceilings. A museum shows armour, palanquins and a World War I biplane. It is run by a royal-family trust.
Highlights
- Anup Mahal
- Phool Mahal
- Badal Mahal painted clouds
- Prachina museum
- WWI DH-9 biplane
Tips
- Guided tours run in batches
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