At one end of the Thar Desert lies the picturesque town of Nagaur. Located atop a hill like so many of Rajasthan`s forts for strategic reasons is the historic Nagaur fort, dating back to the 4th century. The city itself has three main entrances called the Delhi Gate, the Tripolia Gate, and the Nakash Gate. The three palaces within the fort, which are particularly exquisite are the Hadi Rani Mahal, the Sheesh Mahal and the Badal Mahal, which are noted for their beautiful frescoes. Nearby lies a mosque, which was built by the Mughal emperor Akbar and a shrine dedicated to a follower of Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti.