It is one of the principal tourist attractions in the Jaipur area, located high on a hill.
Amer Fort was built by Raja Man Singh I.
Amer Fort is known for its artistic style, blending both Hindu and Rajput elements.
With its large ramparts, series of gates and cobbled paths, the fort overlooks the Maota Lake, at its forefront.
A narrow jeepable road leads up to the entrance gate, known as the Suraj Pol or the Sun Gate, of the fort. Elephant rides are also taken through narrow passage through the Sun Gate.
Amer was known in the medieval period as Dhundar (meaning attributed to a sacrificial mount in the western frontiers) and ruled by the Kachwahas from the 11th century onwards – between 1037 and 1727 AD, till the capital was moved from Amer to Jaipur.
The history of Amer is indelibly linked to these rulers as they founded their empire at Amer.
The fort is divided into four main sections each with its own entry gate and courtyard.