View from South side of Junagarh Fort, Bikaner, Rajasthan State, India. The modern city of Bikaner has developed around the fort

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Junagarh Fort is an impressive fort in the city of Bikaner, Rajasthan. The fort was originally called Chintamani and was renamed Junagarh or "Old Fort" in the early 20th century when the ruling family moved to Lalgarh Palace. It is one of the few major forts in Rajasthan not built on a hilltop. It was built under the supervison of Karan Chand the prime minister of Raja Rai Singhji, the sixth ruler of Bikaner, who ruled from 1571 to 1611 AD. Construction of the walls and associated moat commenced in 1588 and were completed in 1593.

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Location: Bikaner, Rajasthan, India.
Photo credit: © Shashank Mehendale / Alamy / Afripics
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