JD Vance India visit: US Vice President JD Vance, on a four-day official visit to India, arrived at Jaipur’s Amer Fort with his family on Tuesday morning. The US Vice President and his family were given a grand welcome with a traditional dance performance and a spectacular performance by elephants.
JD Vance arrived in Jaipur late Monday evening after attending a meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Delhi. He reached the national capital on the first day of his India visit.
Vance, his Indian-origin wife Usha Chilukuri, and their three children – Ivan, Vivek, Mirabel – left the plush Rambagh Palace Hotel and reached the UNESCO World Heritage Site at around 9.30 am. He was given a grand welcome.
Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma and Deputy CM Diya Kumari welcomed him at the fort.
When they entered the main courtyard – Jaleb Chowk – two decorated female elephants named Chanda and Mala welcomed them by raising their trunks
While Vice President Vance walked the red carpet holding the hands of his sons Evan and Vivek, his wife carried their daughter Mirabel in her arms. According to officials, the family was very impressed by the grandeur of the courtyard and the attractive architecture around it.
About Amer Fort
Amer Fort is located in the Aravalli mountain range, about 11 km from the center of Jaipur. It is a huge palace complex, made of pale yellow, pink sandstone, and white marble. The fort is divided into four main sections, each of which has its courtyard.
Amer was the capital of the Kachwaha Rajputs before they shifted their capital to Jaipur. Man Singh I began the construction of the new palace complex in the late 16th century.
After Raja Man Singh I, Mirza Raja Jai Singh I, and Sawai Jai Singh II made some modifications to the fort, including its interiors.
The fort was built in four phases, and the palace inside was the residence of the Rajput maharajas and their families.
It consists of a ‘Diwan-e-Aam’ (hall of public audience), ‘Diwan-e-Khas’ (hall of private audience), a ‘Sheesh Mahal’ (mirror palace), and a ‘Sukh Niwas’.
Sukh Niwas is known for its distinctive cooling feature created by the winds blowing over the cascading water.
(With agency inputs)