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The '''Hiranagar Fort''', also known as '''Jasmergarh Fort''' is a historic [[fort]] located in the town of [[Hiranagar]] in the [[Kathua district]] of [[Jammu and Kashmir (union territory)|Jammu and Kashmir]], India.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.kashmirhills.com/forts/hiranagar-fort-in-jammu/|title=HIRANAGAR FORT- JAMMU|work=kashmirhills.com|access-date=3 July 2025}}</ref><br />
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Built in the mid-19th century by Raja Hira Singh, the fort served as an administrative and military center for the region during the [[Dogra dynasty|Dogra rule]]. Positioned on a slight elevation, the fort overlooks the surrounding plains and houses remnants of royal architecture, including a palace and prison complex.<ref name=NMMA>{{cite web|url=https://nmma.nic.in/nmma/builtDetail.do?refId=876&state=01|title=Built Heritage/Site Detail of Hiranagar Fort or Jasmergarh Fort|work=NMMA (National Mission on Monuments & Antiquities)|access-date=3 July 2025}}</ref><br />
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== History ==<br />
[[File:Hills as seen from the fort.jpg|left|thumb|Shivalik hills and distant mountains as seen from the ramparts of the fort.]]<br />
The fort was constructed in the mid-19th century by Raja Hira Singh, a prominent Dogra noble and the son of Raja Dhyan Singh, the brother of [[Gulab Singh|Maharaja Gulab Singh]]. The fort was built strategically atop a hillock to serve as both a military outpost and an administrative center during the Dogra reign in the [[Jammu division|Jammu region]]. Its establishment coincided with the founding of the town of Hiranagar, which was named after Raja Hira Singh himself.<ref name=NMMA/><br />
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== Present condition ==<br />
[[File:One of several temples within the fort complex.jpg|left|thumb|One of the several temples within the fort complex.]]<br />
The fort is primarily constructed from [[lakhori bricks]] and currently stands partially in ruins. Despite this, its elevated ramparts and surviving walls still provide wide views of the surrounding plains.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://hiranagar.jkonline.in/guide/hiranagar-tourism|title=Hiranagar Tourism|work=jkonline.in|access-date=3 July 2025}}</ref><br />
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More recently, local authorities have undertaken beautification and restoration efforts, including wall repairs and pathway improvements, with work initiated under a local MLC's community development fund.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.dailyexcelsior.com/khajuria-starts-beautification-work-hiranagar-fort|title=Khajuria starts beautification work of Hiranagar Fort|work=Daily Excelsior|date=23 August 2023|access-date=3 July 2025}}</ref><br />
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== Mahakali temple ==<br />
[[File:Small temple located within the premises of Hiranagar Fort.jpg|left|thumb|A temple located within the premises of Hiranagar Fort.]]<br />
Within the fort complex is a temple dedicated to [[Mahakali|Goddess Mahakali]]. The temple remains active and is visited by devotees, particularly during festivals such as [[Navratri]].<br />
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== References ==<br />
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{{Forts in India}}<br />
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{{Hindu Temples in Jammu and Kashmir}}<br />
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[[Category:Forts in Jammu and Kashmir]]<br />
[[Category:Tourist attractions in Jammu district]]<br />
[[Category:Kathua district]]</div>Mohammadzaidmansoori