Chintamani Fort

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Chintamani Fort, now known as Junagarh Fort, is a massive 16th-century fortress in Bikaner, Rajasthan, renowned for its elaborate palaces, richly decorated interiors, and blend of Rajput, Mughal, and Gujarati architectural styles.

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Predicate Object
instanceOf fortress
historical monument
palace complex
alsoKnownAs Junagarh Fort
architecturalStyle Gujarati architecture
Mughal architecture
Rajput architecture
builder Raja Rai Singh
builtFor Raja Rai Singh
builtInCentury 16th century
city Bikaner
constructionEnd 1594
constructionStart 1589
continent Asia
country India
feature courtyards
elaborate palaces
museums
pavilions
richly decorated interiors
temples
governingBody Archaeological Survey of India
hasGate Daulat Pol
Karan Pol
Suraj Pol
hasMoat yes
hasMuseum Junagarh Fort Museum
hasPalace Anup Mahal
Badal Mahal
Ganga Mahal
Karan Mahal
Phool Mahal
heritageStatus protected monument
locatedIn Bikaner
India
Rajasthan
materialUsed marble
red sandstone
nearbyAirport Nal Airport
nearbyRailwayStation Bikaner Junction
neverCaptured yes
notableFor blend of Rajput, Mughal, and Gujarati architectural styles
intricate stone carvings
painted ceilings and frescoes
openToPublic yes
region Marwar region
linked to: Marwar
state Rajasthan
tourismCategory heritage tourism

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Junagarh Fort formerName Chintamani Fort