Amer was originally a Meena kingdom town by the name of Khagong, ruled by the Chanda Meena king Raja Alan Singh, and was later captured by the Kachhwaha rulers in a bloody story of deceit and treachery. Sitting atop the Cheel ka Teela (Hill of Eagles), the Amer Fort stands as a testimony to the valour and grandeur of its Rajput history. The construction of the fort began in 1592 by Maharaja Man Singh, a commander in the army of the Mughal Emperor Akbar, and was developed further by his descendant Jai Singh I. Amber remained the capital till 1722, after which the seat was shifted to the newly built city of Jaipur.
According to popular belief, Amber derives its name from Ambikeshwar, a temple dedicated to Lord Shiva in the town. Another belief suggests that Amber is named after Lord Ambavati.
This fort, with five other forts of Rajasthan, was recognised as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2013 for its outstanding heritage value.
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