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A well maintained interior has preserved this fort in western Rajasthan. Having turned a portion into a museum has also protected its heritage and created a modest revenue stream. Established in 1961 by Maharaja Dr Karni Singhji, the Junagarh Fort Museum is situated inside the Junagarh Fort Complex of Bikaner. The fort itself was built by Raja Rai Singh between 1588 and 1593. The fort is bounded by a moat, has a total of 986 long walls and has lower ramparts and towers featuring Indo-Mughal architectural elements. Spread across 5.2 hectares, it houses temples, pavilions and seven palaces, namely Badal Mahal, Gaj Mandir, Phool Mahal, Anup Mahal, Hawa Mahal and Vikram Vilas. The fort complex has two main entrances through Suraj Pol and Daulat Pol, along with inner gates such as Chand Pol, Ka
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