Four different sections combine to form the fort or the palace. Each section has its own gate and courtyard. The first gate, which is also the main entrance, is called Suraj Pol or Sun Gate. The gate faces east, witnessing the sunrise every morning and hence the name. This gate leads to the first courtyard named Jalebi Chowk. When the place was still being ruled by the Rajputs, the soldiers used to assemble and celebrate their victory in this very courtyard.