Some of these forts have defensive fortification wall up to 20 km long, still surviving urban centers and still in use water harvesting mechanism.

[2][3] A series was to be selected as a UNESCO World Heritage Site to highlight the culture and architecture of hilltop Rajput forts.

Of the hundreds of fortifications, 54 forts were further examined as they shared integral characteristics of Rajput military architecture.

The State party explained how from this initial listing, a smaller group was selected made of 24 of the most significant forts of Rajasthan which all shared key aspects of Rajput Fortifications.

From this list five forts were initially selected, all of which were located on the Aravalli Range, and belonged to different clans.

It sprawls over a hill 180 m (590.6 ft) in height spread over an area of 280 ha (691.9 acres) above the plains of the valley drained by the Berach River.

The water body allegedly formed by Bhima is an artificial tank called Bhimlat Kund.

Several small Buddhist stupas dated to 9th century based on the script were found at the edge of Jaimal Patta lake.

[11][12] Kumbhalgarh Fort, also known as the Great Wall of India, is a Mewar fortress on the westerly range of Aravalli Hills.

With its large ramparts and series of gates and cobbled paths, the fort overlooks Maota Lake,[21] which is the main source of water for the Amer Palace.

After defeating whom Kakil Deo, son of Dulherai, made Amber the capital of Dhundhar after Khoh.

Improvements and additions were done successive rulers over the next 150 years, until the Kachwahas shifted their capital to Jaipur during the time of Sawai Jai Singh II, in 1727.

[29][30] The fort provides a panoramic view of the surrounding Ranthambore National Park and is now a popular tourist attraction.