Painted and gilded public reception area, Kuchaman Fort, Rajasthan state, India, Asia

Detail of painted and gilded ceiling in the public reception area, Kuchaman Fort, Rajasthan state, India, Asia

The Sheesh Mahal or (hall of mirrors) a traditional feature of Rajasthan palaces, Kuchaman Fort, Rajasthan state, India, Asia

Detail of the exquisitely and finely gilded domed ceiling in the public reception hall, Kuchaman Fort, Kuchaman, Rajasthan state, India, Asia

Narrow painted veranda with deep niches and carved stone chair assemblage, Kuchaman Fort, Rajasthan state, India, Asia

Detail of a painted wall in the public reception area, Kuchaman Fort, Kuchaman, Rajasthan state, India, Asia

Grand entrance hall to the fort at the base of the hill on which the fort sits, Kuchaman Fort, Rajasthan state, India, Asia

The intricately painted jharoka (balcony) is a traditional architectural feature in Rajput forts, Kuchaman Fort, Kuchaman, Rajasthan state, India, Asia