Amber, India

Amber or Amer, is a city near Jaipur in Jaipur district in the Indian state of Rajasthan. It is now a part of the Jaipur Municipal Corporation.

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city
Aerial view of Amber
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Location within Rajasthan
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Amber (Rajasthan)
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Amber (India)
Coordinates: 26°59′N 75°52′E
CountryIndia
StateRajasthan
District(s)Jaipur
Time zoneUTC+05:30 (IST)

The picturesque situation of Amber at the mouth of a rocky mountain gorge, in which nestles a lake, has attracted the admiration of travellers, including Victor Jacquemont and Reginald Heber. It is seen to be a remarkable example for its combined Rajput-Mughal architecture. The Amber Fort, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is the top tourist attraction in the Jaipur area.

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