Ranthambore

BySamiran Nandi

A 10th CE. fort on the northern Indian state of Rajasthan, built during 12 th CE. for strategic location between northern and central India. Ranthambore Fort was a stronghold. On the eve of independence in 1947, Ranthambore Fort was under Jaipur State. Today, it is under Ranthambore National Park.

It is not far from Sawai Madhopur, & construction have begun in 944 CE. On that point of time, Chauhans Rajputs ruled Ranthanbore region, and the ruler who initiated the creation of Ranthambore Fort was King Sapaldaksha. The name Chauhan is derived from Sanskrit – Chahanama. From Ahichchhatrapura, they gradually expanded their rule towards northern India.

The Chauhans founded a number of ruling dynasties, the major ones being the Chauhans of Shakambhari, Chauhans of Ranthambore, and the Chauhans of Jalore. During British period, princely states claimed discent from Chauhans. Although, King Sapaldaksha is credited with the creation of Ranthambore Fort, it is sometimes suggested that the rigid stronghold was formed under King Jayant, a Chauhan King on 1110 CE. In any event, kings that ruled over Ranthambore, added structures in Ranthambore fort.

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