Sonar Quila

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Sonar Quila is a massive golden sandstone fort in Jaisalmer, Rajasthan, famed for its hilltop setting, intricate architecture, and status as one of India’s most iconic historic forts.

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Predicate Object
instanceOf fort
hill fort
tourist attraction
alsoKnownAs Golden Fort NERFINISHED
Jaisalmer Fort NERFINISHED
Sonar Kila NERFINISHED
Sonar Qila NERFINISHED
architecturalStyle Rajput architecture
associatedWith Jaisalmer city foundation
builderDynasty Bhati Rajputs NERFINISHED
builtBy Rawal Jaisal NERFINISHED
climateZone arid
color golden
constructionStart 1156
contains Havelis
Jain temples
Laxminath temple NERFINISHED
Raj Mahal NERFINISHED
countryHeritageDesignation Monument of National Importance in India
currentUse residential area
tourist destination
famousFor golden appearance at sunrise and sunset
hilltop setting
intricate architecture
foundedIn 12th century
governedBy Archaeological Survey of India NERFINISHED
hasFeature bastions
massive fortification walls
narrow winding lanes
palaces
residential areas
temples
heritageListing Hill Forts of Rajasthan NERFINISHED
heritageStatus UNESCO World Heritage Site
locatedInCity Jaisalmer NERFINISHED
locatedInCountry India
locatedInDistrict Jaisalmer district NERFINISHED
locatedInState Rajasthan NERFINISHED
material golden sandstone
namedAfter its golden-hued sandstone
near India–Pakistan border NERFINISHED
partOf Thar Desert region NERFINISHED
region western Rajasthan
significance one of the largest fully preserved fortified cities in the world
one of the most iconic forts in India
situatedOn Trikuta Hill NERFINISHED
tourismCategory cultural tourism site
usedAs living fort

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Jaisalmer Fort alsoKnownAs Sonar Quila