About Amer
Amer, also called Amber, former town, east-central Rajasthan state, northwestern India. Amer is now part of the Jaipur urban agglomeration. It is noted for its Amer (or Amber) Palace (also called Amer Fort), which is part of several other Rajput fortresses that collectively were designated a UNESCO World Heritage site in 2013. Its name is derived from Ambarisha, the king of Ayodhya; its full name was Ambarikhanera, but that was later contracted to Ambiner or Amber. The official name, however, is Amer. Amer is named for its 16th-century fort, a dramatic hilltop stronghold overlooking Jaipur. Often called the Amber Palace, the fort features a hall with intricate mirror mosaics and a Ganesh icon carved from coral. Nearby landmarks include the geometric Panna Meena ka Kund stepwell and Jagat Shiromani, a Hindu temple with a striking statue of goddess Kali.
Source:Wikipedia, Britannica
