- When people think of India, eventually forts and palaces ring a bell. These lavish residences, with many of them being converted to hotels are a unique way of experiencing the fascinating heritage of the country.
- These structures that were crafted ages ago, still stand testimony to the test of time they have undergone and the beauty they have maintained throughout these years. All the same, they are a noteworthy part of India’s rich history, and they have been offered in incalculable photographs and documentaries. Here is a comprehensive guide to the best palaces and forts in India, that will leave an indelible mark on you and at the same time are also very important for your GK preparation.
In many competitive exams like RRB, CDS, LIC AO, SSC, UPSC, FCI, UIIC, OICL and banking exams like IBPS, SBI(PO, Clerk, SO) and RBI (Assistant, Grade B) the Questions on Palaces & Forts in India is asked. So one should have knowledge of Famous Palaces in India.
Forts and Popular Palaces in India
|
State |
Location |
Palace Name |
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Assam |
Gurugram |
Ahom Raja’s Palace |
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Bihar
|
Madhubani |
Navlakha Palace |
|
Darbhanga |
Nargona Palace |
|
|
Chhattisgarh |
Jagdalpur |
Bastar Palace |
|
Kawardha |
Kawardha Palace |
|
|
Kanker |
Kanker Palace |
|
|
Jammu & Kashmir
|
Ladakh |
Leh Palace |
|
Jammu |
Mubarak Mandi Palace, Amar Mahal Palace |
|
|
Karnataka |
Mysore |
Jagan Mohan Palace, Mysore Palace |
|
Kerala |
Trivandrum |
Kowdiar Palace |
|
Kochi |
Bolgatty Palace |
|
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Thrissur |
Shakthan Thampuran Palace |
|
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Madhya Pradesh |
Gwalior |
Jai Vilas |
|
Maharashtra |
Kolhapur |
Shalini Palace |
|
Pune |
Lal Mahal (Red Palace) |
|
|
Pune |
Aga Khan Palace |
|
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Aurangabad |
Naukhanda Palace |
|
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Ahmednagar |
Farah Bagh Palace |
|
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Manipur |
Imphal |
Kangla Palace |
|
Orissa |
Gaja Pati |
Brundaban Palace |
|
Punjab |
Amrit Star |
Maharaja Ranjit Singh Palace |
|
Rajasthan |
Jaipur |
Rambagh Palace |
|
Jodhpur |
Umaid Bhawan |
|
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Udaipur |
Lake Palace, Monsoon Palce(Sajjan Garh Palace), Shiv Niwas Palace |
|
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Bharatpur |
Laxmi Vilas |
|
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Bikaner |
Lalgarh Palace |
|
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Tamilnadu |
Kanyakumari |
Padmanabhapuram Palace |
|
Telengana |
Hyderabad |
King Kothi Palace, Falaknuma Palace, Chowmahalla Palace |
|
Tripura
|
Agartala |
Ujjayanta Palace, Kunjaban Palace |
|
Melaghar |
Neer Mahal(Water Palace) |
|
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West Bengal |
Kolkatta |
Marble Palace |
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