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.

Rajasthan

MONUMENT NAME	TYPE	LOCATION	ARCHITECTURE STYLE	BUILT BY	YEAR
Ambika Mata Temple	Temple	Jagat	Rajput		10th Century
Amer Fort	Fort/Palace	Amer, Jaipur	Rajput & Mughal		1592
Bhangarh Fort	Fort	Alwar	Rajput		1573
Bundi Palace	Palace	Bundi	Rajput		17th century
Chaurasi Khamba Temple	Temple	Bundi	Rajput & Hindu		17th century
Chhatris of Gaitore	Cenotaphs	Jaipur	Rajput		18th century
Chittorgarh Fort	Fort	Chittorgarh	Rajput		7th century+
City Palace Jaipur	Palace	Jaipur	Rajput & Mughal		1727
City Palace Udaipur	Palace	Udaipur	Rajput & Mughal		1553
Deeg Palace	Palace	Bharatpur	Rajput & Mughal		18th century
Dilwara Jain Temples	Temple Complex	Mount Abu	Solanki/Maru-Gurjara		11th–13th Century
Eklingji Temple	Temple	Udaipur	Rajput & Hindu		14th century
Fateh Prakash Palace	Palace	Udaipur	Rajput		1885
Fatehgarh Fort	Fort	Chittorgarh	Rajput		15th century
Gagron Fort	Fort	Jhalawar	Rajput		12th century
Garh Palace	Palace	Bundi	Rajput		17th century
Hawa Mahal	Palace	Jaipur	Rajput		1799
Jag Mandir	Palace/Island	Lake Pichola, Udaipur	Rajput		1620
Jagdish Temple	Temple	Udaipur	Rajput & Hindu		1651
Jaisalmer Fort	Fort	Jaisalmer	Rajput		1156
Jawahar Chowk	Square/Palace	Bundi	Rajput		18th century
Jawahar Singh Palace	Palace	Bundi	Rajput		17th century
Jodhpur Stepwell	Stepwell	Jodhpur	Rajput		15th century
Junagarh Fort	Fort	Bikaner	Rajput		1593
Kiradu Temples	Temple Complex	Barmer	Solanki/Maru-Gurjara		11th Century
Laxmi Niwas Palace	Palace	Bikaner	Rajput & European		20th century
Lohagarh Fort	Fort	Bharatpur	Rajput		1732
Mandore Fort	Fort	Mandore, Jodhpur	Rajput		9th century+
Mandore Gardens	Garden/Monuments	Mandore, Jodhpur	Rajput		9th century+
Mirla Stepwell	Stepwell	Jodhpur	Rajput		16th century
Moti Mahal (Jaipur)	Palace	Jaipur	Rajput		18th century
Moti Mahal (Udaipur)	Palace	Udaipur	Rajput		17th century
Nahargarh Fort	Fort	Jaipur	Rajput		1734
Neemrana Fort Palace	Fort/Palace	Neemrana, Alwar	Rajput		15th century
Ramgarh Lake Palace	Palace	Near Jaipur	Rajput		18th century
Ranakpur Jain Temple	Temple	Ranakpur, Pali	Rajput & Jain		15th century
Sajjangarh Palace	Palace	Udaipur	Rajput & European		1851
Samode Palace	Palace	Samode, Jaipur	Rajput		16th century
Taragarh Fort	Fort	Ajmer	Rajput		14th century
Taragarh Palace	Palace	Bundi	Rajput		16th century
Umaid Bhawan Palace	Palace	Jodhpur	Rajput & Art Deco		1943
Vijay Stambh	Victory Tower	Chittorgarh	Rajput		1448

Gujarat

MONUMENT NAME	TYPE	LOCATION	ARCHITECTURE STYLE	BUILT BY	YEAR
Happy Villa Palace	Palace	Gandhinagar	Rajput Architecture		19th Century
Modhera Sun Temple	Temple	Modhera	Maru-Gurjara Arch.		11th Century
Rani ki Vav	Stepwell	Patan	Maru-Gurjara		11th Century
Rudra Mahalaya Temple	Temple	Siddhpur	Maru-Gurjara		10th–12th Century
Taranga Jain Temple	Temple	Taranga Hills	Maru-Gurjara		12th Century

Madhya Pradesh

MONUMENT NAME	TYPE	LOCATION	ARCHITECTURE STYLE	BUILT BY	YEAR
Bandhavgarh Fort	Fort	Umaria	Rajput Architecture		10th Century
Baderi Fort	Fort	Umaria	Rajput Architecture		19th Century
Bardi Palace	Palace	Singrauli	Rajput Architecture		12th Century
Chaturbhuj Temple	Temple	Orccha	Maru-Gurjara Arch		17th Century
Fort of Orccha	Fort	Orccha	Rajput Architecture		15th Century
Gwalior Fort	Fort	Gwalior	Rajput Architecture		7th Century
Gurjari Mahal	Palace	Gwalior	Rajput Architecture		15th Century
Jhansi Fort	Fort	Jhansi	Rajput Architecture		17th Century
Jharia Palace	Palace	Jharia	Rajput Architecture		16th Century
Kothi Fort	Fort	Kothi	Rajput Architecture		19th Century
Lakshmi Narayan Temple	Temple	Orccha	Timurid-Rajput Arch.		17th Century
Man Mandir Palace	Palace	Gwalior	Rajput Architecture		15th Century
Orccha Fort	Fort	Orccha	Rajput Architecture		15th Century
Phool Bagh, Fort Orccha	Garden	Orccha	Rajput Architecture		15th Century
Sailana Palace	Palace	Ratlam	Rajput Architecture		18th Century
Singorgarh Fort	Fort	Damoh	Rajput Architecture		(Not Provided)
Sohawal Fort	Fort	Sohawal	Rajput Architecture		16th Century
Teli Ka Mandir	Temple	Gwalior	Rajput Architecture		9th Century
The Govindgarh Palace	Palace	Govindgarh	Rajput Architecture		19th Century
The Raja Mahal, Fort Orccha	Palace	Orccha	Rajput Architecture		16th Century
The Rai Praveen Mahal	Palace	Orccha	Timurid Architecture		16th Century
The Rewah Fort	Fort	Rewah	Rajput Architecture		16th Century
The Sheesh Mahal, Fort Orccha	Palace	Orccha	Rajput Architecture		16th Century
Venkat Bhavan	Palace	Rewah	Rajput Architecture		20th Century

Himachal Pradesh

MONUMENT NAME	TYPE	LOCATION	ARCHITECTURE STYLE	BUILT BY	YEAR
Kangra Fort	Fort	Kangra	Rajput		(Not Provided)
Arki Fort	Fort	Arki	Rajput		(Not Provided)
Kutlehar Fort	Fort	Kutlehar	Rajput		(Not Provided)

Odhisha

MONUMENT NAME	TYPE	LOCATION	ARCHITECTURE STYLE	BUILT BY	YEAR
Khandpara Palace	Palace	Khandpara, Odisha	Rajput Architecture	Raghunath Singh Baghel	17th Century