The Amber Kingdom

The Kachwaha dynasty ruled the Amber Kingdom from the 11th century to the 18th century.

Dhruvadeva, a Kachwaha Rajput, founded the Amber Kingdom in the 11th century.

Amber, located near present-day Jaipur, was the capital of the Amber Kingdom.

The Mughal emperor Jahangir conquered the Amber Kingdom in 1621.

Sawai Jai Singh II, who ruled from 1699 to 1743, is considered the most famous ruler of the Amber Kingdom.

Sawai Jai Singh II constructed the Jantar Mantar, an astronomical observatory, in Jaipur.

Agriculture was the primary source of income for the Amber Kingdom.

The Battle of Samugarh in 1658, where the Amber forces were defeated by the Mughals, marked the decline of the Amber Kingdom.

The Amber Kingdom became a part of the British Raj in 1818 through a treaty with the British East India Company.

Raja Man Singh I built the iconic Amber Fort in the 16th century.

Akbar granted the title of 'Raja' to the rulers of Amber in recognition of their loyalty and military service.

Sawai Jai Singh II is renowned for his architectural achievements, including the construction of the Jantar Mantar and the City Palace in Jaipur.

The Amber Kingdom merged with the state of Rajasthan in 1949, following India's independence and the integration of princely states.