Neemrana fort :-
Neemrana is
an ancient historical town in Alwar district of Rajasthan, India, situated at
122 km from Delhi and 150 km from Jaipur on the Delhi-Jaipur highway in Behror
tehsil. It is situated in between Behror and Shahajahanpur. Neemrana is an
industrial hub. This area is also known as Ahirwal region, It is the site of a
16th-century hill-fort occupied by Chauhans till 1947. The erstwhile ruling
family is considered to be of the direct lineage of Prithviraj Chauhan. Some
distance from Neemrana is another fort, Kesroli in Alwar district, that is one
of the oldest heritage sites. Historians trace it to the Matsya Janapada of the
Mahabharata times. In Kesroli one gets to see the oldest remains of Buddhist
Vihara at Viratnagar where the Pandavas spent the last year of their exile
incognito; Pandupole, with the only reclining statue of Hanuman; the samadhi of
the ruler saint Bhartrihari.
Nahargarh Fort :-
Nahargarh
Fort stands on the edge of the Aravalli Hills, overlooking the pink city of
Jaipur in the Indian state of Rajasthan. The view of the city from the fort is
impressive. Open from 10 AM not 8:00 am Along with Amer Fort and Jaigarh Fort,
Nahargarh once formed a strong defense ring for the city. The fort was
originally named Sudarshangarh, but it became known as Nahargarh, which means
‘abode of tigers’. The popular belief is that Nahar here stands for Nahar Singh
Bhomia. whose spirit haunted the place and obstructed construction of the fort.
Nahar’s spirit was pacified by building a temple in his memory within the fort,
which thus became known by his name.
Built mainly
in 1734 by Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh II, the founder of Jaipur, the fort was
constructed as a place of retreat on the summit of the ridge above the city.
Walls extended over the surrounding hills, forming fortifications that
connected this fort to Jaigarh, the fort above the old capital of Amber. Though
the fort never came under attack during the course of its history, it did see
some historical events, notably the treaties with the Maratha forces who warred
with Jaipur in the 18th century. During the Indian Mutiny of 1857, the
Europeans of the region, including the British Resident’s wife, were moved to
Nahargarh fort by the king of Jaipur, Sawai Ram Singh, for their protection.
The fort was
extended in 1868 during the reign of Sawai Ram Singh. In 1883-92, a range of
palaces was built at Nahargarh by Dirgh patel at a cost of nearly three and a
half lakh rupees. The Madhavendra Bhawan, built by Sawai Madho Singh had suites
for the queens of Jaipur and at the head was a suite for the king himself. The
rooms are linked by corridors and still have some delicate frescoes. Nahargarh
was also a hunting residence of the Maharajas.
Until April
1944, the Jaipur State government used for its official purposes solar time
read from the Samrat Yantra in the Jantar Mantar Observatory, with a gun fired
from Nahargarh Fort as the time signal.
Mehrangarh Fort :-
Mehrangarh
Fort, located in Jodhpur, Rajasthan, is one of the largest forts in India.
Built around 1460 by Rao Jodha, the fort is situated 410 feet (125 m) above the
city and is enclosed by imposing thick walls. Inside its boundaries there are
several palaces known for their intricate carvings and expansive courtyards. A
winding road leads to and from the city below. The imprints of cannonball hits
by attacking armies of Jaipur can still be seen on the second gate. To the left
of the fort is the chhatri of Kirat Singh Soda, a soldier who fell on the spot
defending the Mehrangarh fort.
There are
seven gates, which include Jayapol (meaning ‘victory’), built by Maharaja Man
Singh to commemorate his victories over Jaipur and Bikaner armies. Fattehpol
(also meaning ‘victory’) gate was built by Maharaja Ajit Singh to mark the
defeat of the Mughals. The palm imprints upon these still attract much
attention.
The museum
in the Mehrangarh fort is one of the most well-stocked museums in Rajasthan. In
one section of the fort museum there is a selection of old royal palanquins,
including the elaborate domed gilt Mahadol palanquin which was won in a battle
from the Governor of Gujarat in 1730. The museum exhibits the heritage of the
Rathores in arms, costumes, paintings and decorated period rooms.
Junagarh Fort : -
Junagarh
Fort is a fort in the city of Bikaner, Rajasthan, India. The fort was
originally called Chintamani and was renamed Junagarh or “Old Fort” in the
early 20th century when the ruling family moved to Lalgarh Palace outside the
fort limits. It is one of the few major forts in Rajasthan which is not built
on a hilltop. The modern city of Bikaner has developed around the fort.
The fort
complex was built under the supervision of Karan Chand, the Prime Minister of
Raja Rai Singh, the sixth ruler of Bikaner, who ruled from 1571 to 1611 AD.
Construction of the walls and associated moat commenced in 1589 and was
completed in 1594. It was built outside the original fort of the city, about
1.5 kilometres (0.93 mi) from the city centre. Some remnants of the old fort
are preserved near the Lakshmi Narayan temple.
Historical
records reveal that despite the repeated attacks by enemies to capture the
fort, it was not taken, except for a lone one-day occupation by Kamran Mirza.
Kamran was the second son of the Mughal Emperor Babur who attacked Bikaner in
1534, which was then ruled by Rao Jait Singh.
The 5.28
hectares large fort precinct is studded with palaces, temples and pavilions.
These buildings depict a composite culture, manifest in the mix of
architectural styles.
Jaisalmer Fort :-
Jaisalmer
Fort is one of the largest fully preserved fortified cities in the world. It is
situated in the city of Jaisalmer, in the Indian state of Rajasthan. It is a
World Heritage Site. It was built in 1156 AD by the Rajput ruler Rawal Jaisal,
from whom it derives its name. The fort stands amidst the sandy expanse of the
great Thar Desert, on Trikuta Hill. Before the days of the British Raj, the
fortress city served as a refuge and way-station for caravans and travelers
along the Silk Road. Its ramparts served as the backdrop for many battles in
past centuries when the Silk Road still served as one of the main trade routes
between East and West.
The fort’s
massive yellow sandstone walls are a tawny lion colour during the day, fading
to honey-gold as the sun sets, thereby camouflaging the fort in the yellow
desert. For this reason, it is also known as the Sonar Quila or Golden Fort.
The fort is located along the southern edge of the city that bears its name,
and is perhaps one of the more striking monuments in the area, its dominant
hilltop location making the sprawling towers of its fortifications visible for
many miles around.
In 2013, at
the 37th session of the World Heritage Committee held in Phnom Penh, Cambodia,
Jaisalmer Fort, along with 5 other forts of Rajasthan, was declared a UNESCO
World Heritage Site under the group Hill Forts of Rajasthan.
Amer Fort :-
Amer Fort is
known for its artistic Hindu style elements. With its large ramparts and series
of gates and cobbled paths, the fort overlooks Maota Lake. It is the main
source of water for the Amer Palace.
Constructed
of red sandstone and marble, the attractive, opulent palace is laid out on four
levels, each with a courtyard. It consists of the Diwan-i-Aam, or “Hall of
Public Audience”, the Diwan-i-Khas, or “Hall of Private Audience”, the Sheesh
Mahal (mirror palace), or Jai Mandir, and the Sukh Niwas where a cool climate
is artificially created by winds that blow over a water cascade within the
palace. Hence, the Amer Fort is also popularly known as the Amer Palace. The
palace was the residence of the Rajput Maharajas and their families. At the
entrance to the palace near the fort’s Ganesh Gate, there is a temple dedicated
to Sila Devi, a goddess of the Chaitanya cult, which was given to Raja Man
Singh when he defeated the Raja of Jessore, Bengal in 1604. (Jessore is now in
Bangladesh).
This palace,
along with Jaigarh Fort, is located immediately above on the Cheel ka Teela
(Hill of Eagles) of the same Aravalli range of hills. The palace and Jaigarh
Fort are considered one complex, as the two are connected by a subterranean
passage. This passage was meant as an escape route in times of war to enable
the royal family members and others in the Amer Fort to shift to the more
redoubtable Jaigarh Fort.
Annual
tourist visitation to the Amer Palace was reported by the Superintendent of the
Department of Archaeology and Museums as 5000 visitors a day, with 1.4 million
visitors during 2007.
At the 37th
session of the World Heritage Committee held in Phnom Penh, Cambodia, in 2013,
Amer Fort, along with five other forts of Rajasthan, was declared a UNESCO
World Heritage Site as part of the group Hill Forts of Rajasthan.
Chittorgarh Fort :-
Chittaurgarh
Fort, situated in the state of Rajasthan was built between the 5th and the 8th
century by the Mori Rajput ruler, Chitrangad. It was known Chitrakot at that
time. Later, Sisodia Rajput ruler, Ajai Pal Chauhan made some amendments in it.
The Fort has
witnessed three bloody sieges and 'jauhars' (a Rajput tradition in which royal
maidens and ladies immolate Desert Festival themselves in the fire to save
their honor from the cruel hands of the enemy, when there is no chance of
defeating the enemy). The walls and the atmosphere is still haunted with the
gloom of despair, heroic pride of the Rajput queens and ladies and sheer
enthusiasm and valor of their men who refused to cow down before the enemy.
The first
battle was waged by the Sultan of Delhi, Ala-ud-din Khilji in the 14th century
after he had a glimpse of the beautiful wife of Ratan Singh in a water tank.
The second
time the fort was attacked in 1535 by Sultan Bahdaur Shah of Gujarat.
Sikramjeet was the ruler of the Chittaurgarh during that period. The third attack
came from none other than the great Mughal ruler Akbar in 1567 and Udai Singh
was left with little option.
The entrance
of the Chittorgarh has seven massive gates, the two towers known as the 'Kirti
Stambh' (Tower of Fame) and the 'Vijay Stambh' (Tower of Victory) along with
several temples, reservoirs, and palaces dating between the 9th and 17th
centuries.
Jaigarh Fort :-
The Jaigarh
Fort, located on one of the peaks of the Aravalli range of hills is built about
400 m above the Amber Fort. It provides an excellent view of Aravalli hills and
the Amber Fort down below. The fort, rugged and similar in structural design to
the Amber Fort, is also known as Victory Fort. The fort features a cannon named
Jaivana, which was manufactured in the fort confines and was then the world's
largest cannon on wheels. The palace complex (Laxmi Vilas, Lalit Mandir, Vilas
Mandir and Aram Mandir) located within the fort has a well-tended garden where
the royal family resided, the Shubhat Niwas (an assembly hall of the warriors),
an armory and a museum.
The fort is
15 km away from Jaipur city. It stands on a short diversion from the
Jaipur-Delhi Highway, which leads to the Jaivana cannon at the Dungar Gate. It
can also be approached from the Amer Fort over a short climb along a steep hill
track, arriving at the Awami Gate near the fort museum. Jaigarh Fort gives some
spectacular views of Jaipur and Amber Fort from the Diwa Burj watchtower. There
were rumors that there was a large treasure of gold buried in the premises of
the fort. Thus, it had to be sealed from the public for seven long years. Now,
it has been opened to the public to display its several beautiful palaces,
gardens, its granary, an armory which has a stunning collection of arms and
weapons and its temples.
Kumbhalgarh Fort :-
Kumbhalgarh
Fort is a Mewar fortress on the westerly range of Aravalli Hills, in the
Rajsamand district near Udaipur of Rajasthan state in western India. It is a
World Heritage Site included in Hill Forts of Rajasthan. Built during the
course of the 15th century by Rana Kumbha, Kumbhalgarh is also the birthplace
of Maharana Pratap, the great king and warrior of Mewar. Occupied until the
late 19th century, the fort is now open to the public and is spectacularly lit
for a few minutes each evening. Kumbalgarh is situated 82 km northwest of
Udaipur by road. It is the most important fort in Mewar after Chittaurgarh.
In 2013, at
the 37th session of the World Heritage Committee held in Phnom Penh, Cambodia,
Kumbhalgarh Fort, along with five other forts of Rajasthan, was declared a
UNESCO World Heritage Site under the group Hill Forts of Rajasthan.
With a wall
over 38 km long, the fort is the second largest wall in the world after the
Great Wall of China and the second largest fort in Rajasthan after Chittorgarh
Fort.
Kuchaman Fort :-
Perched atop
a 1,000-foot-high (300 m) cliff, the Kuchaman Fort is the most important
attraction in Kuchaman. Currently a heritage hotel, the fort displays a rich
collection of original inlay work in semi-precious stones, glass, and gold
paint. The Sheesh Mahal (glass palace) is a sight for marvel. A colorful
bazaar, located below the fort, is a great place to shop for handicrafts and
fabrics.
Lohagarh Fort :-
Lohagarh
Fort (Iron fort) is situated at Bharatpur in Rajasthan, India. It was
constructed by Bharatpur Jat rulers. Maharaja Suraj Mal used all his power and
wealth to a good cause, and built numerous forts and palaces across his
kingdom, one of them being the Lohagarh Fort (Iron fort), which was one of the
strongest ever built in Indian history. The inaccessible Lohagarh fort could
withstand repeated attacks of British forces led by Lord Lake in 1805 when they
laid siege for over six weeks. Of the two gates in the fort, one in the north
is known as Ashtdhaatu (eight metalled) gate while the one facing the south is
called Chowburja (four-pillared) gate.
Monuments in
the fort include are Kishori Mahal, Mahal Khas and Kothi Khas. Moti Mahal and
towers like Jawahar Burj and Fateh Burj were erected to commemorate the victory
over the Mughals and the British army . The Gateway has paintings of huge
elephants.
Alwar Fort :-
Alwar Fort
is a large fort and also known as Bala Quila which means 'Young Fort'. Located
at the top of 300 mar steep cliffs, Alwar fort is facing the Alwar city. This
fort is built by Hasan Khan Mewati in 1550 A.D.Alwar fort is 5 km long and 1.5
km wide and has six historical entrances - Chand Pol, Suraj Pal (named after
Raja Suraj Mal of Bharatpur), Jai Pol, Kishan Pol, Andheri Gae and Laxman Pol.
Legends says that Pratap Singh, founder of Alwar state entered in the fort
through Laxman Pol. Laxman Pol is the only mattled road which connects city and
fort.
Hasan Khan
Mewati built the Bala Quila in 1551 AD. After that, Alwar fort was ruled by
Mughals, Marathas, and Jats. Lastly in 1775 A.D Kachhwaha Rajput Pratap Singh
captured it and laid the foundation of Alwar city near it. Babur, the Mughal
emperor had spent a night in the fort whereas Jahangir stayed for three years
during exile period and at that time he named it as Salim Mahal.
Ranthambore Fort : -
The
Ranthambore Fort was built during the 8th century by the Chauhans. The
Ranthambore Fort is situated in the lush greenery of the Ranthambore National
Park atop a hill. The name Ranthambore draws from the name of the hills -
Thanbhore is the hill on which the fort is situated and Ran is the nearby hill.
The fort was
attacked by a number of big powers at different point of time in history.
Finally, the fort was captured by the Mughals who earlier used it as a staying
place and later as a prison fortress. In the 19th century, the fort was given
back to the Maharaja of Jaipur and it remained with them till the time India
gained independence in the year 1947.
For tourists
visiting the Ranthambore Fort, it is advisable to keep enough time on hand. It
is partly because of the reason that there is no pathway approaching the fort
which means that visitors need to climb up the stairs of the hill to reach it.
The fort has so much to offer in terms of attractions that time will fly out
without even giving a slightest of clue of its passage. The other plus point of
the fort is that its location in midst of the wildlife sanctuary ensures that
there is neither any entry fee nor any over anxious guide to trouble the
visitors.
The
attractions of Ranthambore Fort caters to the varying interests of the
tourists. For those who love history, the fort has unending stories to narrate
while for people with religious bent of mind, there are numerous big and small
temples. Lastly, those visitors who are interested in wildlife adventure, there
is the breathtaking view of the Ranthambore National Park. Animals rambling
lazily to drink water from the lake below arouse an entirely different kind of
feeling in the visitors.
One of the
oldest forts in India, the Ranthambore Fort spreads over an area of 7 kms in
circumference and occupies a group of buildings like palaces, temples, mosques
and barracks enthuse the visiting tourists.
The Hammir
court is the prime attraction of the Ranthambore Fort. The Ganesh Temple is not
to be missed by the religious people. An interesting aspect about the temple
relates that devotees write letters to Lord Ganesha and send it to this temple.
These letters are delivered daily by the local postman.
The Gupt
Ganga, a stream that continues to flow throughout the year. Other attractions
inside the Ranthambore Fort include Toran Dwar, Mahadeo Chhatri, Sameton Ki
Haveli, 32 pillared Chhatri, and a Mosque.
Taragarh Fort :-
Taragarh
Fort or ‘Star Fort’ is the most impressive of structures of city of Bundi in
Indian state of Rajasthan. A rather ramshackle fort, with its overgrown
vegetation, It was constructed in 1354 upon a steep hillside. There are three
gateways to the fort, well known as Lakshmi Pol, Phuta Darwaza and Gagudi ki
Phatak. Most parts of these impressive gateways are now in ruins. During its
heyday, Taragarh Fort was renowned for its tunnels crisscrossing the entire
hillside. However, these tunnels are now inaccessible for want of proper maps.
The largest of its battlements is the 16th century bastion known as the Bhim
Burj, on which was once mounted a particularly large cannon called Garbh
Gunjam, or ‘Thunder from the Womb’.
This
erstwhile Chauhan bastion has some huge water reservoirs. These reservoirs were
built to store water and supply it to the residents during time of crisis. The
reservoirs have been carved out of the rocky base of the fort. Rani Mahal is a
small palace within the fort complex, built for the wives and concubines of
rulers. The Mahal has, however lost most of its charm as the shine of its
spectacular murals and stained glass windows have completely faded away. The
fort also has Miran Saheb ki Dargah. He was the governor of the fort and laid
down his life in an encounter.
It offers a
panoramic view of the city of Bundi situated in Nagpahari of Aravalli ranges.
The fort capture by Dara Shikoh and ruled as mughal subah from 1633-1776
Described by
Rudyard Kipling as “more the work of Goblin’s than of men” the fortress is now
home to several families of apes.
Timan Garh Fort :-
Timan Garh
is a famous historical fort situated near Hindaun Block in Karauli District the
Indian state of Rajasthan. Timan or Tisman was a very powerful Ror ruler in the
2nd century AD. This is the same Tisman who ruled over Ujjain and is recognized
by present-day historians as Chastana. Timan Garh was built when Tisman ruled
over a great area in Western India encompassing the present-day Rajasthan,
Madhya Pradesh, Gujarat, Haryana and Western Uttar Pradesh.
This fort
really has some awesome architacture compared to other fort in Rajasthan. The
villagers who are residing nearby mainly one Brahmin home of Kalayan Prashad
whose predecessors were priest of king’s time said that Timangarh fort was very
huge fort earlier but due to the curse of Natani(An Artist) ,who fell into the
lake adjacent to fort, the fort has been destroyed over a day and been
converted in the stone including all the living who were residing inside the
fort. Many idols and treasure have been stolen and sold worldwide from this
fort. nearby city is Hindaun City.
Shergarh Fort :-
The fort is
situated about 7 km south of Dholpur city on the left bank of the Chambal river
near a road bridge on the National Highway No. 2. The fort was built earlier
and was enlarged, repaired and used by Shershah Suri in A.D. 1540. The stone
fort has four gates and is entered from east through a large gate. The fort has
palace buildings, a temple of Hanuman and a tomb, besides some ruined
structures.
Ramathra Fort Karauli :-
Ramathra was
granted as a jagir (fiefdom) in 1645 AD to Thakur Bhoj Pal by his father the
Maharaja of Karauli. The name Ramathra honours Lord Rama, who, it is believed,
camped here while on his epic journey to Lanka. Today, Ramathra Fort belongs to
Thakur Brijendra Raj Pal and his family who are descendents of the founder. The
fort has a strong perimeter wall crowned with parapets. Its ramparts are wide
and offer a spectacular view from the hilltop. Inside there is a multi-story
palace, parts of which are being restored using traditional building techniques
and local craftspeople. Stone lattices and a painted ceiling ornament the
otherwise simple facilities. It was, after all, designed to be a battle fort.A
complete walking tour of the Ramathra village, a small hamlet of farmers and
herders, takes about 3 hours.
Khandar Fort :-
Khandar Fort
is very ancient fort located in Khandar Tehsil, Sawai Madhopur district,
Rajasthan, India. This fort is on the boundary of Ranthambore National Park.
The fort has three big entrances, but they are damaged.
Mihir Garh Fort :-
Built in
2009 AD….MIHIR GARH…. or ‘The Fort of the Sun’ is an indulgent initiative from
the House of Rohet. Manifesting out of the golden sands of Marwar, it stands
majestically to embrace the discerning traveler and shower upon him the
legendary hospitality and the diverse flavors of the land. Alishan is the name
given to the suites on the ground floor, each of which comes with its own
plunge pool and personal courtyard. Meanwhile, the suites on the first floor
are called Shandaar and have an exclusive open air Jacuzzi along with a private
terrace. Alishan and Shandaar – the names come from the fine Marwari Stallions
from the Rohet Stables.
The
equestrian program at Mihir Garh is among the finest in the country. The best
specimens of the Marwari breed of horses will give you a sense of sheer
strength and freedom, as you ride across the vast, virgin wilderness. The
Village Safari is a cultural showcase of the rural India in all its splendor.
One of most
popular activities, this is truly picnicking like Royalty! A beautiful location
by one of the many small lakes and jheels that dot the region.
Bhangarh Fort :-
Bhangarh
Fort is situated within the Alwar District and is in close proximity to the
city of Alwar. This quaint old fort and its earthy Rajput charm come hand in
hand with a strange law, which is peculiar to this area. This law stipulates
that entry into the Fort of Bhangarh between sunset and sunrise is strictly prohibited.
The fort of Bhangarh was home to Madho Singh the brother of Raja Man Singh who
was the right hand of Emperor Akbar. This Fort of Bhangarh has interesting
architectural detailing and overlooks the ruins of the palace. A quiet
afternoon in the Fort of Bhangarh overlooking the lush green lower hills of the
Aravalli’s is a travelling must.
Kankwadi fort Alwar :-
Kankwadi or
Kankwari is the site of Kankwadi fort and village, located in the Sariska Tiger
Reserve in Alwar district.
The fort was
founded by Jai Singh I as a famine work. In the 17th century, Mughal Emperor
Aurangzeb briefly imprisoned his brother Dara Shikoh in the struggle for the
succession of the Mughal throne.
The village
was evicted in 2009, but renovation works in the fort are going on to promote
tourism. As of August 2016, only three families reside in the village below the
fort, but their migration is in progress by the government.
The fort
remains open from October to July end throughout the year and anyone can visit
it after renting a Safari Jeep from the Forest Office.
Bijai Garh Fort :-
Bijai Garh
Fort is located in Bayana near Bharatpur. The fort was built by Jadon Rajput
King Bijai Pal in 1040 AD. Bijaigarh Fort contains several old temples and red
stones pillars bearing an inscription of Vishnuverdhan feudatary of
Samudragupta. The fort was described as one of the most famous forts in India
by Babur himself.
Bhainsrorgarh Fort :-
Bhainsrorgarh
is an impregnable fort, inhabited from at least the 2nd century BC. It is
dramatically positioned between two rivers, the Chambal and Bamani. It had
passed through the hands of several clans before becoming the seat of a premier
noble of Mewar, the large region around Udaipur and Princely State of the
Sisodia clan. It contains five tanks, temples to Devi Bhim Chauri, Shiva, and
Ganesh and a palace that is for rent.
A fortified
outpost of the kingdom of Mewar that included Chittorgarh and Udaipur,
Bhainsrorgarh is located 235 kilometers northeast of Udaipur and 50 kilometers
south of Kota and has a remarkable history. Built by Rawat Lal Singh (second
son of Rawat Kesri Singh of Salumber), Bhainsrorgarh was granted as a jagir (
fiefdom ) by Maharana Jagat Singh II of Mewar in 1741 A.D.
Bhainsrorgarh
held great importance to the Chundawat clan of Sisodia Rajputs, as it was
granted to Rao Chunda after he renounced the Mewar throne for his yet to be
born younger brother. As the eldest son of Rana Lakha, then ruler of Mewar, Chunda
Ji was the heir apparent to the throne of Chittor. The Chief of Bhainsrorgarh
was counted among the 16 first class nobles of Mewar and was conferred the
title of Rawat by Maharana of Mewar. After the Islamic incursions into medieval
India, the Turks held it briefly but Banbir, son of Maldeo re-captured it from
them in the time of Rana Hamir around AD 1330. When Maharaj Shakti Singh saved
his brother Rana Pratap from the chasing Mughals in the Battle of Haldighati,
the great Maharana awarded Bhainsror to Shakta’s sons and it became a
headquarters of the Shaktawat clan. Around 1741, Bhainsror was awarded to Rawat
Lal Singh for killing an enemy of the Maharana Jagat Singh II of Udaipur.
The present
fort is around 260 years old and was built in the 1740s. Bhainsrorgarh fort has
now been converted into a luxury heritage hotel run by the erstwhile royal
family and is a very popular tourist spot for tourists from all around the
world.
Achalgarh Fort :-
Achalgarh is
a fort situated about 11 kilometres (6.8 mi) north of Mount Abu, a hill station
in Rajasthan, India. The fort was originally built by the Paramara dynasty
rulers and later reconstructed, renovated and named as Achalgarh by Maharana
Kumbha in 1452 CE, one of the several forts built during his reign.
The fort is
in a dilapidated condition now. The first gate of the fort is known as
Hanumanpol, which served as the entrance to the lower fort. It comprises two
towers built of large blocks of grey granite. After some ascent, stands
Champapol, the second gate of the fort, which served as the entrance to the
inner fort.
There are
some features of historical and religious importance in and around the fort.
Achaleshwar Mahadev Temple is just outside the fort; the toe of Lord Shiva is
worshipped there and a brass Nandi is also located there. Near the temple there
are three stone buffaloes standing around a pond. There are Jain temples in the
fort. These were built in 1513.
Bhatner Fort :-
The fort of
Hanumangarh “Bhatner Fort” Is situated in Rajasthan State, India. The Bhatner
fort is known as the name by Hanumangarh Fort. And Distance from Jaipur is 419
km northwest and northeast from Bikaner and distance from Delhi is 230km.
Hanumangarh city’s old name was Bhatner that’s why the fort name is Bhatner.
And the meaning of Bhatner is “fortress of the Bhatti Rajputs”1700 years old.
This is very oldest fort of India. Fort of Bhatner is situated at bank of
Ghaghar River was built in 295AD by Bhupat, son of king Bhati of Jaisalmer.
This river is 5 km. away from Hanumangarh junction Railway station .The story
of this fort is that after losing the battle against Sultan of Ghazni The king
of bhatner take Shelter in Forest Near around the River Ghaghar. Where the King
Bhupat Built a castle for living which is called by the name of Bhatner. The
fort of Bhatner is built completely by “Bricks”. Bhatner fort cover 52 bighas
Area. The shape of this fort is like parallelogram.
Hill Fort-Kesroli :-
The 14th
century Hill Fort-Kesroli is one of the oldest heritage sites in India where
one can stay. Sited atop the rare, dark Hornstone Breccia rocks, it commands
splendid agrarian views from its ramparts which rise to 50-65 metres/150-200
feet. Kesroli makes an ideal base to visit the neighbouring palaces, museums,
natural sites and sanctuaries of Alwar and Sariska. The origins of the
seven-turreted Hill Fort-Kesroli are traced back to over seven centuries. It is
believed to have been built by the Yaduvanshi Rajputs, who claim descent from
Lord Krishna, but converted to Islam in the mid-14th century to be called
Khanzadas. It subsequently changed hands, being conquered first by the Mughals
and then the Jats, before reverting to the Rajputs in 1775 when the princely
state of Alwar was founded. It saw its golden period under the Ranawat Thakur
Bhawani Singh (1882-1934) who was renowned for his equestrian skills.
The
restoration process started in 1995 and the Hill Fort was opened to guests in
1998. Its interior gardens- both in the Mardana and the Zenana quarters are
refreshing and intimate, framing the tent of sky above.
Jalore Fort :-
The main
attraction of the city is the Jalore fort. It is an impressive piece of
architecture and is believed to have been constructed between the 8th and 10th
centuries, the fort is perched atop a steep hill at a height of about 336
metres and offers exquisite views of the city below. The highlights of the fort
are its high fortified walls and bastions with cannons mounted upon them. The
fort has four massive gates but is only accessible from one side, after a
two-mile long serpentine ascent.
Jhalawar Fort
:-
Situated in
the centre of the town, the Jhalawar fort or Garh Palace is a beautiful
monument. It was built by Maharaj Rana Madan Singh and his successors added
beautiful paintings inside the rooms. These can be seen with the permission of
appropriate authorities. The Zenana Khas or the ‘Women’s Palace’ has some
excellent frescoes on both, walls and mirrors and they are prime examples of
the Hadoti school of art.
Gagron Fort : -
Gagron Fort
is situated in Jhalawar district of Rajasthan, in the Hadoti region of India. Gagron
Fort is a fine example of a hill and water fort. It is one of the six hill
forts of Rajasthan to be a part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site list.
Surrounded by the tranquil waters of the Ahu, Kali and Sindh rivers on three
sides, the fort is indeed a sight to behold. A beautiful mausoleum of Sufi
saint Mitheshah just outside the fort is the venue for an annual colorful fair
held during the month of Moharram.
Laxmangarh fort : -
The
Laxmangarh fort was purchased by Mr. Ram Niwasji Jhunjhunwala’s family. Since
then the family has been responsible for the upkeep and maintenance of the
fort. The fort is a private property of the family and is not open for the
public.
A number of
changes has been made to the Fort over the years. While the exterior remain
untouched the interior has been modified in a manner to attain a balance
between old world charm and modern day amenities.
Today the
fort has 13 spacious fully furnished rooms with attached bathroom along with a
massive drawing – dining room to entertain their friends and family and a
well-laid kitchen. All the rooms open to a beautiful chowk, which is centre to
all the family activities while visiting the fort. On one side of the chowk is
a well-manicured garden, a swimming pool and some swings for the kids to play
on. The bird’s eye view of the region from the fort is magnificent.
Dadhikar Fort : -
The DadhikarFort, Almost 1100 years ago, around 9-10 century, a residential camp was made
in the dense forests amidst the Aravali Hills in Matsya Janpad area by a
deserted family of King Chand who had to leave his capital named Abhanagari(the
place of grace), now known as Abhaneri after having lost everything in flood
there. The word ‘Dera’ denotes camp and thus, place was called as ‘Derakar’
i.e. to make a camp. Gradually with passage of time the name changed and now it
is known as Dadhikar, Alwar. This history is supported with the folk song sung
by the people of these areas. keeping in view the beauty of nature and the
safest place all around they permanently settled here, and resided here before
moving Nikumbh Mahal (Bala Qila) presently in Alwar and thereafter Dadhikar
became the usual place for military camps and manufacturing of battle arms.
The sign of
old civilization and its gradual development can apparently be observed here
since the Aravali Hills concealing deep caves with ancient rock paintings,
Similarly, these are small villages at distant place spreading in the area with
least population keeping alive the old culture and traditions.
With the
Passage of time, the Fort had gone in to very dilapidated condition which has
now been restored its original form renovating with modern necessities to bring
the graceful history of the Dadhikar on the world map.
Mandawa Fort :-
The Mandawa
Fort is one of the most famous forts in Mandawa. It is located in the midst of
Aravalli Hills in Rajasthan. The Mandawa fort is such a great attraction for
tourists as it helps in revealing a lot about the rich history of the place
along with revealing the unique features of Rajasthani architecture.
Roopangarh Fort :-
The majestic
Fort stands like a sentinel, surveying the passage of time - 350 years have
come and gone and many a stone records facts of its past, especially for the traveler
who enjoys a sense of history and seeks a story from the silent walls. A.D. 1649
: Roopangarh - they made it their Capital. For a hundred years, it became a
town of unparallel grace a Roopangar which literally means a 'city of beauty'.
Roopangarh Fort became the hub of activity. Within its nine turreted
fortification were made foundries, armories, granaries, secret passages, jails
and step-wells. Adjacent to the 'charbhuja' (4 towered fortification) nestled
the palaces, delicate and fragile. The beauty of living was transcribed to a
refined architecture in the form of large audience halls, incredibly high
ceilings, wide doors and incredibly high ceilings, wide doors and casements as
if the inhabitants drank nothing but the exhilarating breeze.
Nagaur Fort :-
Nagaur Fort
is a most important tourist attraction in Nagaur city. This 2th century
fortress is famous for its large campus and high walls. Rebuilt in 12th century
is famous for its high walls and huge campus. Constructed by Nagavanshis in 2nd
century and later on renovated by Mohammed Bahlim, a Governor of the
Ghaznivites. Nagaur fort has three entrance doors. First one was made of iron
and wood spikes to guard against elephant charges and enemy attacks. ‘Beech Ka
Pol’ is the second entrance and the last one is ‘Kacheri Pol’. Nagaur fort is
such a big fort that it has many palaces, fountains, temples, and beautiful
gardens inside and visitors just vows by seeing it.
Khimsar Fort :-
Founded in
the early 16th century, the Karamsot dynasty has a long lineage of capable
rulers who fought hard battles but "lived with grace and dignity".
Rao Karamsiji was the eighth son of Rao Jodhaji who was the founder of Jodhpur.
He
established his kingdom between his brothers- the Maharajas of Jodhpur and
Bikaner. The construction of the fort commenced in 1523 A.D. in the fairytale
land of majestic forts and palaces. Thus began the dynasty of the Karamsot
Rathores.
Perched on
the edge of the Great Thar Desert in the heart of rural India lies this unique
16th century fort that offers experience after exhilarating experience.
Hundreds of years of history unfold as you glance at its battle-scarred walls
and stroll down its ramparts. As you sip tea on the terraces you realize the
beauty of being surrounded by acres of lush green gardens. A true rarity of any
desert in the world!! Peacocks, parrots, pigeons and as many as forty-six
varieties of birds greet you to add to the charm and splendour of this ancient
fort. Today, Khimsar Fort has been awarded the 'NATIONAL GRAND HERITAGE AWARD
FOR EXCELLENCE' (this being the highest recognition conferred upon any heritage
property by the Department of Tourism, Government of India).
You are not
prepared for the beauty, the grandeur, the layout or the magnificence of this
castle even as you approach it through sand dunes and narrow countryside roads.
It suddenly hits you on a blind corner. Come and savour the experience.
