Nahargarh Fort was b uilt in 1734 by Sawai Raja Jai Singh II, it was extended in 1868. The fort is also known as Tiger Fort and was built to auxiliary implement the defense of Amber, the erstwhile capital of Kachchwahas Rajputs. The imposing fort harbors many legends and three kings have added their stamp at different times to the structures within the fort. In the midst of this lake, is a palatial duck blind, which was used for assassination parties by the other royal family. Nahargarh Fort is the first of the three forts that were built by the kings of Jaipur and is situated 6 km north west of City Palace . It offers beautiful pictures of Jaipur below to the Man Sagar Lake.
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