 The
great architectural movement which swept Rajasthan from
the 8th to the 11th century was really a later flowering
of the virile development inspired by the Guptas during
the 4th, 5th and 6th centuries. The 8th and 9th century
also saw new styles of temples emerging from the Gurjara
Pratihara dynasty from Mandore.
Temples built around this time also include temples at
Chittorgarh and Osiyan in western Rajasthan. The familiar
feature of these temples is single sikhara or spire and
intricately carved outer chamber called the mandup before
the inner sanctum. In many temples the main temple would
be surrounded by series of small and finely carved
temples. A good example of these are Kalika Mata Temple
and Kumbha Shyam temples in the Chittorgarh fort. Temples
at Kiradu in western Barmer known as Solanki style are
known for sculptured frescos. The best example in this is
the Someshvara Temple, which has fine sculptured fresco,
and a multi tiered spire.
 The
10th century saw the constructions of many splendid Jain
Temple, notable amongst them are the Dilwara Temples at Mt
Abu, Mahavira Temple at Ghanerao in southern Rajasthan and
Ranakpur near Udaipur. At Ranakpur the Chomukha meaning
four faced is the finest. It features a series of mandupas
decorated with intricate carving giving a breath taking
symmetry. A group of Jain Temples at Jaisalmer are also
noteworthy.
Rajasthan : Forts & Palaces
Moti Dungari
, Jaigarh Fort
, Jaipur
, Nahargarh Fort
, Amber Fort
, City Palace
, Umaid Bhawan Palace
, Jodhpur
, Mehrangarh Fort
, Udaipur
, Fateh Prakash Palace
, Sajjangarh
, Kumbhalgarh Fort
, Chittorgarh Fort
, Junagarh Fort
, Bikaner
, Lal Garh Palace
, Taragarh Fort
, Ajmer
, Jaisalmer
, Sukh Niwas Palaces
, Bundi
, Achalgarh,Mt Abu
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