Bikaner Fort, Bikaner, Rajasthan India

Bikaner Fort built by Raja Rai Singh ( 1571-1611 A.D.) during the period of 1588-1593 A.D. one of emperor Akbar's distinguished generals. Bikaner fort is an impressive stronghold. Numerous additions were subsequently made by rulers during the next three centuries. The fort forms a quadrangle with a perimeter of 986 metre. It has thirty seven bastions, a strong wall and a 30 feet wide moat. There are two entrances, the one on the west is protected by a double gate. There are several buildings inside the fort Chandra Mahal, Phool Mahal, Sheesh Mahal, Chhattar Mahal, Surya Niwas, Karan Mahal - the palace of Raja Rai Singh with the Suraj Parol, Harmandir,etc. The palace of Raja Rai Singh is the oldest in the fort .