Ganesh Pol, Amber Fort Jaipur

Kesar Kyari, Amber Fort, Jaipur

The Amber Fort near Jaipur stands tall on a hill, surrounded by the waters of the Maotha Lake, which was artificially designed, I am sure not just as a source of water but also as a protective measure. In the center of this Lake is built the Kesar Kyari literally meaning the garden of saffron. It is said, in the days of the old saffron was planted in this garden, with its fragrance wafting up to the Zennana mahal in the fort.

Zharoka

Zharokha at the Zennana quarters in the Amber fort. The royal women could look at the court proceedings in complete Privacy.