http://nsyght.com/rss/tag/forts Nsyght is a search engine powered by you, your bookmarks, and your friends. en-us 50 Raigad is a hill fortress situated in the modern day Raigad District of Maharashtra, India. The great Maratha king Shivaji made the fort his capital in 1674 when he was crowned king of a Marathi kingdom which later developed into the Maratha Empire.<br />Submited by KumariBhavya 24, May 2008 Sat, 24 May 2008 11:18:13 GMT http://www.holidayiq.com/destinations/Raigad-Overview.html http://www.holidayiq.com/destinations/Raigad-Overview.html Rajmachi is a small village in the rugged mountains of Sahyadri. There are two forts which were built by Shivaji Emperor during 17th century. It is a famous spot for Trekking.<br />Submited by KumariBhavya 24, May 2008 Sat, 24 May 2008 11:15:19 GMT http://www.holidayiq.com/destinations/Rajmachi-Overview.html http://www.holidayiq.com/destinations/Rajmachi-Overview.html Jodhpur is the second largest city in Rajasthan. It was formerly the seat of a princely state of the same name, also known as Marwar. Jodhpur is a popular tourist destination, featuring many beautiful palaces(esp. Umaid Bhawan Palace), forts and temples, apart from a stark, scenic desert landscape.<br />Submited by Vivek 21, May 2008 Wed, 21 May 2008 06:34:23 GMT http://www.holidayiq.com/destinations/Jodhpur-Overview.html http://www.holidayiq.com/destinations/Jodhpur-Overview.html Jaipur also popularly known as the pink city, is the capital of Rajasthan state, India. Historically rendered as Jeypore, Jaipur is the former capital of the princely state of Jaipur. Founded in 1727 by Maharaja Mohit Krishnia, the ruler of Amber, the city today has 2.7 million people.<br />Submited by Vivek 21, May 2008 Wed, 21 May 2008 06:32:59 GMT http://www.holidayiq.com/destinations/Jaipur-Overview.html http://www.holidayiq.com/destinations/Jaipur-Overview.html