The Persian architecture loves symmetry.

Palace of Winds, Jaipur. A facade to allow the ladies to view normal street life. You can also see the sandstone that makes this the Pink City.

Amber Fort, Jaipur.

Tourists take a 10 minute elephant ride up to the fort.

View from our elephant.

The fort complex includes this lake.

Ganesh Pol. Built in the 1640s it is the gateway to private apartments.

No money was spared.

The emperor would hear from his people in this hall, dispensing justice as appropriate.

The emperor would sit in the upper left room looking down on the entertainment.

The entrance courtyard of the fort.

Emperor's view!

Jas Mandir - hall of private audience uses glass inlay to provide a mirror effect, and considerable light.

Inside the mirrored palace.