Rajput Architecture

Rajput Architecture is a style of architecture associated with the Rajput kingdoms of India. Found primarily in regions such as Rajasthan, Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, Himachal Pradesh and parts of northern and central India, this architectural tradition includes a wide range of structures such as forts, palaces, temples, stepwells, and cenotaphs.

Rajput architecture is known for its emphasis on defense and grandeur, often reflected in massive hill forts, fortified walls, and elevated locations. At the same time, it features detailed carvings, chhatris (domed pavilions), jharokhas (balconies), and intricate stone work that highlight artistic and religious elements. The style developed independently in different Rajput states, leading to regional variations while retaining common cultural themes.

Rajput were among the most prolific patrons of architecture in Indian history, contributing significantly to the subcontinent's built heritage. A large portion of India's historic forts, temples and palatial complexes were constructed under Rajput dynasties. Several Rajput architectural sites, including Chittorgarh Fort, Khajuraho Group of Temples, and others, have been recognized as UNESCO World Heritage Sites for their historical and architectural value and popular tourist attractions.. These structures not only reflect regional variations and dynastic identities but also represent one of the most enduring legacies of Indian architecture.

Major Sites and Monuments

MONUMENT NAME	TYPE	LOCATION	ARCHITECTURE STYLE	BUILT BY	YEAR
Sun Temple Modhera	Temple	Modhera	Maru-Gurjara Arch.	Bhimadev Solanki I	11th Century
Happy Villa Palace	Palace	Gandhinagar	Rajput Architecture	Gambhirsinhji Sahib	19th Century
Jahangir Mahal	Palace	Orccha	Timurid-Rajput Arch.	Vir Singh Bundela	17th Century
Chaturbhuj Temple	Temple	Orccha	Maru-Gurjara Arch	Vir Singh Bundela	17th Century
Lakshmi Narayan Temple	Temple	Orccha	Timurid-Rajput Arch.	Vir Singh Bundela	17th Century
Orccha Fort	Fort	Orccha	Rajput Architecture	Rudra Singh Bundela	15th Century
The Raja Mahal, Fort Orccha	Palace	Orccha	Rajput Architecture	Madhukar Shah	16th Century
The Sheesh Mahal, Fort Orccha	Palace	Orccha	Rajput Architecture	Udait Singh	16th Century
The Rai Praveen Mahal	Palace	Orccha	Timurid Architecture	Indrajit Singh Bundela	16th Century
Phool Bagh, Fort Orccha	Garden	Orccha	Rajput Architecture	Rudra Singh Bundela	15th Century
The Govindgarh Palace	Palace	Govindgarh	Rajput Architecture	Raghuraj Singh Judeo	19th Century
The Rewah Fort	Fort	Rewah	Rajput Architecture	Vikramaditya Singh Judeo	16th Century
Venkat Bhavan	Palace	Rewah	Rajput Architecture	Venkatraman Singh Judeo	20th Century
Bandhavgarh Fort	Fort	Umaria	Rajput Architecture	Kalchuri Kings	10th Century
Baderi Fort	Fort	Umaria	Rajput Architecture	Lal Ranmat Singh Baghel	19th Century
Bardi Palace	Palace	Singrauli	Rajput Architecture	Brahmjit Singh Chandel	12th Century
Sohawal Fort	Fort	Sohawal	Rajput Architecture	Rais Fateh Singh Baghel	16th Century
Kothi Fort	Fort	Kothi	Rajput Architecture	Rais Duniyapati Singh Baghel	19th Century
Teli Ka Mandir	Temple	Gwalior	Rajput Architecture	Mihir Bhoj Pratihar	9th Century
Gwalior Fort	Fort	Gwalior	Rajput Architecture	Suraj Pal Kachwaha	7th Century
Gurjari Mahal	Palace	Gwalior	Rajput Architecture	Man Singh Tomar	15th Century
Man Mandir Palace	Palace	Gwalior	Rajput Architecture	Man Singh Tomar	15th Century
Sailana Palace	Palace	Ratlam	Rajput Architecture	Jai Singh Rathore	18th Century
Singorgarh Fort	Fort	Damoh	Rajput Architecture	(Not Provided)	(Not Provided)
Jhansi Fort	Fort	Jhansi	Rajput Architecture	Vir Singh Bundela	17th Century
Jharia Palace	Palace	Jharia	Rajput Architecture	Raghunath Singh Baghel	16th Century
Khandpara Palace	Palace	Khandpara, Orissa	Rajput Architecture	Raghunath Singh Baghel	17th Century
Amer Fort	Fort/Palace	Amer, Jaipur	Rajput & Mughal	Raja Man Singh I	1592
Chittorgarh Fort	Fort	Chittorgarh	Rajput	Rawal Ratan Singh	7th century+
Mehrangarh Fort	Fort	Jodhpur	Rajput	Rao Jodha	1459
Kumbhalgarh Fort	Fort	Rajsamand	Rajput	Rana Kumbha	1443
Jaisalmer Fort	Fort	Jaisalmer	Rajput	Rawal Jaisal	1156
Hawa Mahal	Palace	Jaipur	Rajput	Maharaja Sawai Pratap Singh	1799
Junagarh Fort	Fort	Bikaner	Rajput	Raja Rai Singh	1593
Ranthambore Fort	Fort	Sawai Madhopur	Rajput	Chauhan Rajputs	10th century
Taragarh Fort	Fort	Ajmer	Rajput	Chauhan rulers	14th century
City Palace Jaipur	Palace	Jaipur	Rajput & Mughal	Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh II	1727
Gagron Fort	Fort	Jhalawar	Rajput	Kumbha Rajput	12th century
Bhangarh Fort	Fort	Alwar	Rajput	Madho Singh	1573
Samode Palace	Palace	Samode, Jaipur	Rajput	Rawat Mohan Singh	16th century
Nahargarh Fort	Fort	Jaipur	Rajput	Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh II	1734
Lohagarh Fort	Fort	Bharatpur	Rajput	Raja Suraj Mal	1732
Taragarh Palace	Palace	Bundi	Rajput	Rao Ratan Singh	16th century
Vijay Stambh	Victory Tower	Chittorgarh	Rajput	Rana Kumbha	1448
Kirti Stambh	Tower	Chittorgarh	Jain & Rajput	Possibly 12th century	12th century
Neemrana Fort Palace	Fort/Palace	Neemrana, Alwar	Rajput	Raja Dup Raj	15th century
Devigarh Palace	Palace	Rajsamand	Rajput	Rawat Bhawani Singh	18th century
Jawahar Singh Palace	Palace	Bundi	Rajput	Rao Raja Jawahar Singh	17th century
Moti Mahal	Palace	Udaipur	Rajput	Maharana Jagat Singh II	17th century
Fateh Prakash Palace	Palace	Udaipur	Rajput	Maharana Fateh Singh	1885
Bundi Palace	Palace	Bundi	Rajput	Rao Raja Ratan Singh	17th century
Garh Palace	Palace	Bundi	Rajput	Rao Raja Raja Singh	17th century
Sajjangarh Palace	Palace	Udaipur	Rajput & European	Maharana Sajjan Singh	1851
Jag Mandir	Palace/Island	Lake Pichola, Udaipur	Rajput	Maharana Jagat Singh I	1620
City Palace Udaipur	Palace	Udaipur	Rajput & Mughal	Maharana Udai Singh II	1553
Fatehgarh Fort	Fort	Chittorgarh	Rajput	Rana Fateh Singh	15th century
Mandore Fort	Fort	Mandore, Jodhpur	Rajput	Rao Jodha	9th century+
Jawahar Chowk	Square/Palace	Bundi	Rajput	Rao Raja Madho Singh	18th century
Moti Mahal	Palace	Jaipur	Rajput	Maharaja Sawai Madho Singh	18th century
Ramgarh Lake Palace	Palace	Near Jaipur	Rajput	Maharaja Sawai Ram Singh II	18th century
Ramnagar Fort	Fort	Sawai Madhopur	Rajput	Rawat Mohan Singh	18th century
Bhainsrorgarh Fort	Fort	Sawai Madhopur	Rajput	Rawat Bhim Singh	17th century
Deeg Palace	Palace	Bharatpur	Rajput & Mughal	Maharaja Suraj Mal	18th century
Laxmi Niwas Palace	Palace	Bikaner	Rajput & European	Maharaja Ganga Singh	20th century
Umaid Bhawan Palace	Palace	Jodhpur	Rajput & Art Deco	Maharaja Umaid Singh	1943
Ranakpur Jain Temple	Temple	Ranakpur, Pali	Rajput & Jain	Rana Kumbha	15th century
Eklingji Temple	Temple	Udaipur	Rajput	Maharana Hammir	14th century
Jagdish Temple	Temple	Udaipur	Rajput	Maharana Jagat Singh I	1651
Charbhuja Temple	Temple	Garh, Rajsamand	Rajput	Rawat Raj Singh	10th century
Brahma Temple	Temple	Pushkar, Ajmer	Rajput	Local Rajput rulers	14th century
Galtaji Temple	Temple Complex	Jaipur	Rajput	Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh II	18th century
Chaurasi Khamba Temple	Temple	Bundi	Rajput	Rao Raja Ratan Singh	17th century
Chittorgarh Palace	Palace	Chittorgarh	Rajput	Rawal Ratan Singh	7th century+
Jag Mandir	Palace	Lake Pichola, Udaipur	Rajput	Maharana Jagat Singh I	1620
Lohagarh Fort	Fort	Bharatpur	Rajput	Raja Suraj Mal	1732
Chhatris of Gaitore	Cenotaphs	Jaipur	Rajput	Maharajas of Jaipur	18th century
Bundi Stepwells	Stepwell	Bundi	Rajput	Rao Raja Anirudh Singh	17th century
Jodhpur Stepwell	Stepwell	Jodhpur	Rajput	Rao Jodha	15th century
Mirla Stepwell	Stepwell	Jodhpur	Rajput	Rao Maldev	16th century
Jawahar Sagar Dam	Dam	Bundi	Rajput	Maharaja Jawahar Singh	18th century
Bijolia Fort	Fort	Bijolia, Bhilwara	Rajput	Rawat Vijai Singh	12th century
Sariska Palace	Palace	Alwar	Rajput	Maharaja Vinay Singh	19th century
Mandore Gardens	Garden/Monuments	Mandore, Jodhpur	Rajput	Rao Jodha	9th century+
Jagat Niwas Palace	Palace	Bundi	Rajput	Rao Raja Raja Singh	18th century
Udaipur Lake Palace	Palace	Udaipur	Rajput	Maharana Jagat Singh I	1746