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'''Bajrangarh''' is | '''Bajrangarh''' '''Fort''' (also known as '''Jharkon''') | ||
is located in Bajrangarh village of [[Guna district|Guna District]] in the [[India|Indian]] state of [[Madhya Pradesh]].<ref>{{Cite book|last=Singh|first=Ajai Pal|url=https://books.google.co.in/books?id=SIDfAAAAMAAJ&dq=bajrangarh+fort&focus=searchwithinvolume&q=bajrangarh+|title=Forts and Fortifications in India: With Special Reference to Central India|date=1987|publisher=Agam Kala Prakashan|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite book|last=Hunter|first=William Wilson|url=https://books.google.co.uk/books?id=XJAIAAAAQAAJ&pg=PA439&redir_esc=y|title=The Imperial Gazetteer of India|date=1885|publisher=Trübner & Company|language=en}}</ref> It was built by the [[Yadav]] ([[Ahir]]) King Jai Narayan of Nandvanshi Branch in 1600 AD. | |||
The fort is | The Bajrangarh fort lies at an altitude of around 92.3 metres (303 ft) and is in ruins.<ref>{{Cite book|last=General|first=India Office of the Registrar|url=https://books.google.co.in/books?id=YAMdAQAAMAAJ&q=bajrangarh+fort&dq=bajrangarh+fort&hl=en&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwj40LSn-KXyAhWRAd4KHSUyBtE4ChDoAXoECAcQAw|title=Census of India, 1961|date=1968|publisher=Manager of Publications|language=en}}</ref> The fort has been a symbol of Yadav rulers of Gagron State. | ||
There is a big [[step well]] inside the complex that was used for storing drinking water for the horses. The fort also has an ancient temple which is frequented by local inhabitants | ==Geography== | ||
The fort is about {{convert|10|km}} from Guna on Guna to Aron road on the bank of Chapet river around {{convert|8|km}} south-west of Guna city. It spreads over 72 bighas of land on a high hill. | |||
==History== | |||
Nandvanshi Yadavs ruled this fort till the 17th century, after which the Rajputs started continuous attacks on the fort, after failing thrice, in the fourth time the Rajputs together with the Mughals defeated the Yadavs and took control of the fort. | |||
During the reign of Raja Jai Singh, Daulatrao Scindia sent his General John Baptiste to attack the fort in 1816 A.D and Raja Jai Singh was defeated and the fort was destroyed. | |||
==Precincts== | |||
The Bajrangarh fort had four gates in four directions. Inside the fort, Moti Mahal, Rangmahal, Ram Mandir, and Bajrang Mandir are still intact. | |||
There is a big [[step well]] inside the complex that was used for storing drinking water for the horses. The fort also has an ancient temple which is frequented by local inhabitants. | |||
== References == | == References == | ||
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Bajrangarh Fort | |
|---|---|
Village | |
.jpg) The fort | |
| Country |  India |
| State | Madhya Pradesh |
| Region | Gwalior |
| District | Guna |
| Elevation | 477 m (1,565 ft) |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Hindi, |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| PIN | 473249 |
| Telephone code | 07542 |
Bajrangarh Fort (also known as Jharkon) is located in Bajrangarh village of Guna District in the Indian state of Madhya Pradesh.[1][2] It was built by the Yadav (Ahir) King Jai Narayan of Nandvanshi Branch in 1600 AD.
The Bajrangarh fort lies at an altitude of around 92.3 metres (303 ft) and is in ruins.[3] The fort has been a symbol of Yadav rulers of Gagron State.
Geography
The fort is about 10 kilometres (6.2 mi) from Guna on Guna to Aron road on the bank of Chapet river around 8 kilometres (5.0 mi) south-west of Guna city. It spreads over 72 bighas of land on a high hill.
History
Nandvanshi Yadavs ruled this fort till the 17th century, after which the Rajputs started continuous attacks on the fort, after failing thrice, in the fourth time the Rajputs together with the Mughals defeated the Yadavs and took control of the fort.
During the reign of Raja Jai Singh, Daulatrao Scindia sent his General John Baptiste to attack the fort in 1816 A.D and Raja Jai Singh was defeated and the fort was destroyed.
Precincts
The Bajrangarh fort had four gates in four directions. Inside the fort, Moti Mahal, Rangmahal, Ram Mandir, and Bajrang Mandir are still intact.
There is a big step well inside the complex that was used for storing drinking water for the horses. The fort also has an ancient temple which is frequented by local inhabitants.
References
- ↑ Singh, Ajai Pal (1987). Forts and Fortifications in India: With Special Reference to Central India. Agam Kala Prakashan.
- ↑ Hunter, William Wilson (1885). The Imperial Gazetteer of India. Trübner & Company.
- ↑ General, India Office of the Registrar (1968). Census of India, 1961. Manager of Publications.
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