Darbargadh Palace, Jamnagar, Gujarat India

This is the one time house of the royals of Gujarat, the jam sahebs. Constructed way back in 1540, it's a marvel both in terms of its architectural brilliance as well as historical significance. The precincts also boast of a courtyard that saw the Kings of Nawanagar addressing public and holding courts. It's one of the most intricately built forts in the region, making it quite a hit with history lovers and photographers.

It’s one of the most important yet least hyped of all the monuments in Jamnagar. Do pay a visit to this relic from the past that once housed the Jam Sahebs, the royals of Gujarat. It reflects a brilliant, intriguing mix of European as well as Rajput architectural style. Some parts of it crumbled in the 2001 earthquake, leaving deep cracks, yet tourists often flock to get a hands on experience of how the royals lived.