Sonar Quila

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Sonar Quila is a massive golden sandstone fort in Jaisalmer, Rajasthan, famed for its hilltop setting, intricate architecture, and status as one of India’s most iconic historic forts.

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Predicate Object
instanceOf fort
hill fort
tourist attraction
alsoKnownAs Golden Fort
Jaisalmer Fort
Sonar Kila
Sonar Qila
architecturalStyle Rajput architecture
associatedWith Jaisalmer city foundation
builderDynasty Bhati Rajputs
linked to: Bhati Rajput
builtBy Rawal Jaisal
climateZone arid
color golden
constructionStart 1156
contains Havelis
Jain temples
Laxminath temple
Raj Mahal
countryHeritageDesignation Monument of National Importance in India
currentUse residential area
tourist destination
famousFor golden appearance at sunrise and sunset
hilltop setting
intricate architecture
foundedIn 12th century
governedBy Archaeological Survey of India
hasFeature bastions
massive fortification walls
narrow winding lanes
palaces
residential areas
temples
heritageListing Hill Forts of Rajasthan
heritageStatus UNESCO World Heritage Site
locatedInCity Jaisalmer
locatedInCountry India
locatedInDistrict Jaisalmer district
linked to: Jaisalmer District
locatedInState Rajasthan
material golden sandstone
namedAfter its golden-hued sandstone
near India–Pakistan border
partOf Thar Desert region
linked to: Thar Desert
region western Rajasthan
significance one of the largest fully preserved fortified cities in the world
one of the most iconic forts in India
situatedOn Trikuta Hill
linked to: Trikuta hill
tourismCategory cultural tourism site
usedAs living fort

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Jaisalmer Fort alsoKnownAs Sonar Quila
Golden Fort alsoKnownAs Sonar Quila