UNESCO WHS - Hill Forts of Rajasthan Postcard

UNESCO WHS Serie - Hill Forts of Rajasthan - राजस्थान के पहाड़ी दुर्ग - The serial site, situated in the state of Rajastahan, includes six majestic forts in Chittorgarh; Kumbhalgarh; Sawai Madhopur; Jhalawar; Jaipur, and Jaisalmer. The ecclectic architecture of the forts, some up to 20 kilometres in circumference, bears testimony to the power of the Rajput princely states that flourished in the region from the 8th to the 18th centuries. Enclosed within defensive walls are major urban centres, palaces, trading centres and other buildings including temples that often predate the fortifications within which developed an elaborate courtly culture that supported learning, music and the arts. Some of the urban centres enclosed in the fortifications have survived, as have many of the site's temples and other sacred buildings. The forts use the natural defences offered by the landscape: hills, deserts, rivers, and dense forests. They also feature extensive water harvesting structures, largely still in use. World Heritage Sites in India - Name: Hill Forts of Rajasthan - राजस्थान के पहाड़ी दुर्ग - Country: India Location: Chittorgarh, Kumbhalgarh, Sawai Madhopur, Jhalawar, Jaipur and Jaisalmer, State of Rajasthan Inscription: 2013 Category: Cultural (ii)(iii) Unesco Ref: 247 Special Feature: The card has a QR-Code on the backside to navigate for more Informationas about the site.