There are many historical and royal palaces, forts, archeologically brilliant structures and many other ancient buildings in Rajasthan which stands as the cultural hub of India. Tourist Guides, who are authorised by the State Government and Tourism Board, operate at the major tourist attractions, so that the tourists can take their service to understand the interesting stories behind the attractions, when it was set up, how many years it took to build the palace etc. by paying a nominal fee. Tourists need to ensure that they seek only authorised guides for explanation because private tourist guides can exploit them by charging exorbitant sums of money.