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It haunts you for weeks after you return, this city dominated by the majestic fort on a solitary hill built by Rawal Jaisal in the twelfth century A.D, making you want to return again and again. This is Jaisalmer, often referred to as the desert jewel in Rajasthan’s crown. Lying outside the Golden Triangle that encompasses Jaipur, but no less richly endowed in history, arts and crafts, Jaisalmer remains even today somewhat inaccessible, mysterious and exotic. ...
One legacy of India's rich and varied history is that of the numerous forts and palaces which dot the length and breadth of the country. In popular imagination forts and palaces are redolent of mystique, romance, pleasure and intrigue; but above all--melding beauty and grace with strength and substance--these proud sentinels are living reminders of India's breathtakingly rich civilization and culture. Spanning the four corners of India, the forts and palaces ...