Amer Fort (often also spelt “Amber”) is a fort located in Amer, Rajasthan, India. Amer Fort, as it stands now, was built over the remnants of this earlier structure during the reign of Raja Man Singh, the Kachwaha King of Amber.Construction of the Fort was started in the year 1592. The structure was fully expanded by his descendant, Jai Singh I.Even later, Amer Fort underwent improvements and additions by successive rulers over the next 150 years, until the Kachwahas shifted their capital to Jaipur during the time of Sawai Jai Singh II, in 1727.Amer Fort is known for its artistic Hindu style elements. With its large ramparts and series of gates and cobbled paths, the fort overlooks Maota Lake. This magnificent fort comprises an extensive palace complex, built from pale yellow and pink sandstone, and white marble.