It was the ancient citadel of the ruling Kachhawa clan of Amber, before the capital was shifted to present day Jaipur. Built over the remnants of an earlier structure, the palace complex which stands today was commenced under the reign of Raja Man Singh, Commander in Chief of Akbar’s army and a member of the Emperor's inner circle of nine courtiers, in 1592. The initial structure of the fort was entirely completed by his descendant, Jai Singh I. Amber was modified by successive rulers over the next 150 years, until the Kachwahas shifted their capital to Jaipur during the time of Sawai Jai Singh II. --Wikipedia (Whatever, I can use Wikipedia, this isn't an essay.)
The walls and ceiling of this entire room were covered with tiny mirrors. If a lamp were lit anywhere, the entire room would become lit, and the reflected light would begin to function as a heater.
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