Welcome back to ILF Radio! Today we visit the Nahargarh fort in Jaipur, built in 1734 by Maharaj Sawai Jai Singh II when he established this new capital of the Rajput Kingdom.
Built on the ridge of the Aravalli hills looking upon the walled city of Jaipur, The Nahargarh fort was initially built as a place of retreat connecting Jaipur to the old capital of Amber. Symbolically enough, today Nahargarh still creates a link between the old and the new, where the modern inhabitants of Jaipur continue to enjoy strong ties with their heritage.
We explore this relationship between this impressive fortress and its people, past and present with Dr. Chandni Chowdhary. She is a passionate conservation architect with a PhD in Heritage based development strategies and is also the co-founder of Jaipur Uncharted, an organization that aims to promote the preservation and appreciation of Jaipur. As a proud Jaipurite, her experience with the famed city is one that's not just scholarly but a deeply personal one.
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