The fort is 400 feet (122 m) above the city and is surrounded by imposing thick walls. Within its boundaries there are several palaces known for their intricate carvings and expansive patios. A winding road leads to and from the city below. The imprint of the cannon ball hit by attacking armies of Jaipur can still be seen on the other port. To the left of the fort is of Kirat Singh Soda chhatri, a soldier who fell on the ground defending Mehrangarh fort.
There are seven gates, including Jayapol (meaning "victory"), built by Maharaja Man Singh to commemorate his victories over the armies of Jaipur and Bikaner. Fattehpol (which also means "victory") The gate was built by Maharaja Ajit Singh to commemorate the defeat of the Mughals. Traces of these palms always attract much attention today.
Museum Mehrangarh fort is one of the well-stocked museums in Rajasthan. Together, part of the ramparts of the museum is a selection of Old Royal crowbars also develop a crowbar Mahadol golden dome, which has won the battle of the Governor of Gujarat in 1730. The museum is the legacy of Rathores display of weapons, costumes, paintings and decorated period rooms.
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