Situated 12 km away from the city of Jhalawar, Gagron Fort is amongst the excellent ancient forts built in Rajasthan. The present structure of this fort was built over a number of centuries with its building construction as early as the 7th century. Nonetheless, it was first established in 1195 AD by Raja Bijaldev of the Parmara Empire. As per legend, the location was also known as ‘Galkangiri’ as it is believed that the powerful sage Garg Rishi attained enormous adjustment as well as meditation in this fort.
Highlights of Gagron Fort
| Fort Address: | Gagron, Rajasthan 325602 |
| Opened: | 1592 |
| Timings: | August To March |
| Entry Fees : | Free of Cost |
| Battles/wars: | Battle of Gagron (1519) – Rana Sanga defeated Mahmud Khilji of Malwa |
| State | Rajasthan |
Gagron Fort is the only hill and water fort in Rajasthan as well as has actually been included in the list of World Heritage Site by UNESCO. The fort is surrounded from 3 sides by the serene waters of Ahu and also Kali Sindh. On the remaining side, there was once a deep moat which completed its defenses. A sight to behold, Gagron Fort is an extraordinary fort which is surrounded as well as separated by a ‘Van’ in addition to a ‘Jal Dunrg’, forest-protected and also water-protected.
Gagron Fort
The Mukundara Mountain Range serves as a backdrop, while a neighboring valley to the fort is circumscribed by woodland that echoes with screeches of peacocks and also parrots. There are temple of Lord Shiva, Lord Ganesha and Siren Durga inside the fort and also a stunning mausoleum of Sufi saint Mitheshah, which is the venue for an annual grand reasonable held during the month of Moharram.
Gagron Fort
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Gagron is a region which has been blessed by the incredible courage of Khinchi emperors and also the optimum sacrifice of the lives of Royal Rajput females with the technique of ‘Jauhar’, where females compromised themselves rather than dealing with capture. This place was when the superior city in of the Malwa region, long before the popular cities like Bundi, Kota and Jhalawar were recognized as primary states on the sizable map of the nation.
