Jhalawar Fort

BySamiran Nandi

The Fort of Gagron is situated in Jhalawar district of Rajasthan, about 85 km from Kota. Earlier known as Dodagarh and then Dhulargarh. It is one of the six hill forts of Rajasthan – others being Ranathambore, Chittor, Kumbhalgarh, Jaisalmer, Amer.

A Jaldurg fort facing a river & towers embedded on Mukundarrah hills which provide the fort with a natural foundation, hence no external foundation were required. The fort has a moat of medieval times with cylindrical towers to keep watch.

The fort has went under several conservation works. Madhusudan Temple, living quarters, Water management system with armory (baroodkhana) were restored to its former glory..

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