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The '''Hill Fort of Kesroli''' is a 14th-century fort located in [[Alwar]], [[Rajasthan]], India. It is now a heritage hotel managed by [[Neemrana Hotels]] group.,<ref>[http://archive.neemranahotels.com/kesroli/index.html.htm? Hill Fort Kesroli ] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110925183347/http://archive.neemranahotels.com/kesroli/index.html.htm |date=25 September 2011 }} [[Neemrana Hotels]] website.</ref><ref>[http://www.tripadvisor.in/Hotel_Review-g679018-d307639-Reviews-Hill_Fort_Kesroli-Alwar_Rajasthan.html Hill Fort Kesroli] [[TripAdvisor]].</ref> known for its [[turret]]s, [[Rampart (fortification)|rampart]]s, and arched [[verandah]]s and today considered | The '''Hill Fort of Kesroli''' is a 14th-century fort located in [[Alwar]], [[Rajasthan]], India. It is now a heritage hotel managed by [[Neemrana Hotels]] group.,<ref>[http://archive.neemranahotels.com/kesroli/index.html.htm? Hill Fort Kesroli ] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110925183347/http://archive.neemranahotels.com/kesroli/index.html.htm |date=25 September 2011 }} [[Neemrana Hotels]] website.</ref><ref>[http://www.tripadvisor.in/Hotel_Review-g679018-d307639-Reviews-Hill_Fort_Kesroli-Alwar_Rajasthan.html Hill Fort Kesroli] [[TripAdvisor]].</ref> known for its [[turret]]s, [[Rampart (fortification)|rampart]]s, and arched [[verandah]]s and today considered one of the best heritage hotels in India.<ref>{{cite news |title=India: Catch this: Joanna Symons reports on heritage hotels in India|url=https://www.telegraph.co.uk/travel/destinations/asia/india/726469/India-Catch-this.html |work=[[The Daily Telegraph|The Telegraph]] |date=4 January 2003}}</ref> | ||
==History== | ==History== | ||
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It was built in the 14th century by the [[Yaduvanshi]] [[Rajput]]s, who are said to be descendants of Lord [[Krishna]]. They were then named [[Khanzadas of Mewat|Khanzada]]s after having converted to [[Islam]] in the middle of the 14th century.<ref>{{Cite web|title=About Us {{!}} Hill Fort, Alwar {{!}} Resorts in Kesroli, Rajasthan|url=https://www.neemranahotels.com/hill-fort-kesroli-alwar-rajasthan/history/about-us.html|access-date=2020-06-14|website=www.neemranahotels.com|language=en}}</ref> | It was built in the 14th century by the [[Yaduvanshi]] [[Rajput]]s, who are said to be descendants of Lord [[Krishna]]. They were then named [[Khanzadas of Mewat|Khanzada]]s after having converted to [[Islam]] in the middle of the 14th century.<ref>{{Cite web|title=About Us {{!}} Hill Fort, Alwar {{!}} Resorts in Kesroli, Rajasthan|url=https://www.neemranahotels.com/hill-fort-kesroli-alwar-rajasthan/history/about-us.html|access-date=2020-06-14|website=www.neemranahotels.com|language=en}}</ref> | ||
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In 2004, the fort was leased to heritage company [[Neemrana Hotels]] by Wing Cdr. Mangal Singh. Subsequently, it was restored by co-owners of the group and restorers, [[Aman Nath]] and Francis Wacziarg.<ref>{{cite news |title=Ruins revisited |url=http://www.hindu.com/mp/2004/07/29/stories/2004072900680300.htm |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20041210064550/http://www.hindu.com/mp/2004/07/29/stories/2004072900680300.htm |url-status=dead |archive-date=10 December 2004 |work=[[The Hindu]] |date= 29 July 2004 }}</ref><ref>{{cite news |title=The heritage tourism specialists|url=http://www.financialexpress.com/news/the-heritage-tourism-specialists/704943/0 |publisher=[[The Financial Express (India)|Financial Express]] |date=31 October 2010 }}</ref> | In 2004, the fort was leased to heritage company [[Neemrana Hotels]] by Wing Cdr. Mangal Singh. Subsequently, it was restored by co-owners of the group and restorers, [[Aman Nath]] and Francis Wacziarg.<ref>{{cite news |title=Ruins revisited |url=http://www.hindu.com/mp/2004/07/29/stories/2004072900680300.htm |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20041210064550/http://www.hindu.com/mp/2004/07/29/stories/2004072900680300.htm |url-status=dead |archive-date=10 December 2004 |work=[[The Hindu]] |date= 29 July 2004 }}</ref><ref>{{cite news |title=The heritage tourism specialists|url=http://www.financialexpress.com/news/the-heritage-tourism-specialists/704943/0 |publisher=[[The Financial Express (India)|Financial Express]] |date=31 October 2010 }}</ref> | ||
==Description== | |||
The Hill Fort of Kesroli is a 31-room hotel.<ref>Panchali Dey, [https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/travel/hotels/how-a-stay-in-14th-century-hill-fort-kesroli-will-redefine-all-notions-of-a-vacation/as65307740.cms How a stay in 14th century Hill Fort-Kesroli will redefine all notions of a vacation?], ''Indiatimes.com'', 7 August 2018</ref> | |||
==References== | ==References== | ||
Revision as of 08:52, 3 September 2021
The Hill Fort of Kesroli is a 14th-century fort located in Alwar, Rajasthan, India. It is now a heritage hotel managed by Neemrana Hotels group.,[1][2] known for its turrets, ramparts, and arched verandahs and today considered one of the best heritage hotels in India.[3]
History
It was built in the 14th century by the Yaduvanshi Rajputs, who are said to be descendants of Lord Krishna. They were then named Khanzadas after having converted to Islam in the middle of the 14th century.[4]
Through the centuries, the seven-turreted fort has changed hands many times. It has been conquered by the Mughals and the Jats and it then finally came into the hands of the Rajputs in 1775, at the time the princely state of Alwar was founded. The fort knew a golden period under Ranawat Thakur Bhawani Singh (1882–1934).
In 2004, the fort was leased to heritage company Neemrana Hotels by Wing Cdr. Mangal Singh. Subsequently, it was restored by co-owners of the group and restorers, Aman Nath and Francis Wacziarg.[5][6]
Description
The Hill Fort of Kesroli is a 31-room hotel.[7]
References
- ↑ Hill Fort Kesroli Archived 25 September 2011 at the Wayback Machine Neemrana Hotels website.
- ↑ Hill Fort Kesroli TripAdvisor.
- ↑ "India: Catch this: Joanna Symons reports on heritage hotels in India". The Telegraph. 4 January 2003.
- ↑ "About Us | Hill Fort, Alwar | Resorts in Kesroli, Rajasthan". www.neemranahotels.com. Retrieved 14 June 2020.
- ↑ "Ruins revisited". The Hindu. 29 July 2004. Archived from the original on 10 December 2004.
- ↑ "The heritage tourism specialists". Financial Express. 31 October 2010.
- ↑ Panchali Dey, How a stay in 14th century Hill Fort-Kesroli will redefine all notions of a vacation?, Indiatimes.com, 7 August 2018
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