Built since 1464 AD, Neemrana Fort Palace is India's oldest heritage
resort. It is also Rajasthan's closest palace from New Delhi, situated
at 122 kms. on the Delhi-Jaipur highway - only 100 kms from Delhi's
international airport. Sited on a majestic plateau, concealed in
a horseshoe formation of the billion-year-old Aravali ranges, Neemrana
became the third capital of the descendants of Prithviraj Chauhan
III, who was killed in battle by Mohammad Ghori in 1192 AD. This
picturesque site was chosen by Raja Rajdeo and Neemrana derived
its name from a brave local chieftain Nimola Meo, who when defeated
by the Chauhans, pleaded that his name be given to his lost kingdom.
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