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'''Lohagarh Fort''' (or '''Iron Fort''') is situated at [[Bharatpur, India|Bharatpur]] in [[Rajasthan]], [[India]].<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/tp-newdelhi/bharatpurs-grandeur-comes-alive/article2881560.ece|title=Bharatpur's grandeur comes alive|author=Staff Reporter|date=2012-02-11|work=The Hindu|access-date=2018-12-24|language=en-IN|issn=0971-751X}}</ref> It was constructed by Bharatpur [[Jat people|Jat]] rulers. [[Maharaja Suraj Mal]] built numerous forts and palaces across his kingdom, one of them being the Lohagarh Fort, one of the strongest ever built in Indian history.The inaccessible Lohagarh fort could withstand repeated attacks of British forces led by Lord Lake in 1805 when they laid siege for over six weeks.  
'''Lohagarh Fort''' (or '''Iron Fort''') is situated at [[Bharatpur, India|Bharatpur]] in [[Rajasthan]], [[India]].<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/tp-newdelhi/bharatpurs-grandeur-comes-alive/article2881560.ece|title=Bharatpur's grandeur comes alive|author=Staff Reporter|date=2012-02-11|work=The Hindu|access-date=2018-12-24|language=en-IN|issn=0971-751X}}</ref> It was constructed by Bharatpur [[Jat people|Jat]] rulers. [[Maharaja Suraj Mal]] (1755-1763 CE) built numerous forts and palaces across his kingdom, one of them being the Lohagarh Fort, one of the strongest ever built in Indian history. The inaccessible Lohagarh fort could withstand repeated attacks of British forces led by [[Gerard Lake, 1st Viscount Lake|Lord Lake]] during the '''siege of Bharatpur''' in 1805 when they laid siege for over six weeks yet failed in all four attempts to storm the fortress.<ref>{{Cite book |last=Dubey |first=Dinanath |title=Bharat Ke Durg |publisher=Publications Division, M/O Information & Broadcasting, Govt. of India |year=2014 |isbn=9788123018928}}</ref>


Of the two gates in the fort, the one in the north is known as Ashtdhaatu (eight metalled) gate while the one facing the south is called Chowburja (four-pillared) gate.
Of the two gates in the fort, the one in the north is known as Ashtdhaatu (eight metalled) gate while the one facing the south is called Chowburja (four-pillared) gate. Monuments in the fort include are Kishori Mahal, Mahal Khas, and Kothi Khas.


Monuments in the fort include are Kishori Mahal, Mahal Khas, and Kothi Khas. Moti Mahal (Bharatpur)|Moti Mahal and towers like Jawahar Burj and Fateh Burj were erected to commemorate the victory over the [[Mughal Empire|Mughals]] and the [[British army]]. The gateway has paintings of huge elephants.
Jawahar Burj was built by [[Jawahar Singh|Raja Jawahar Singh]] in 1765 to commemorate his victory over [[Mughal Empire|Mughals]] at [[Battle of Delhi (1764)]]. Jawahar Burj was also used for the coronation ceremony of the rulers. Fateh Burj was built by [[Ranjit Singh of Bharatpur|Raja Ranjeet Singh]] in 1805 for the commemoration of his win over the British at the [[Siege of Bharatpur (1805)]].<ref>{{Cite book |last=Manohar |first=Dr. Raghvendra Singh |title=Rajasthan ke Pramukh Durg |publisher=Rajasthan Hindi Granth Academy |year=2019 |isbn=9789388776561}}</ref>
 
These parts of the Fort are granted the status of [[List of State Protected Monuments in Rajasthan|State Protected Monuments in Rajasthan]] – Kamara Khas, Kishori Mahal, Hansarani Mahal, Kachahari Kala, Chaman Bagichi, Hammam & mudwall gates i.e. Mathura gate, Binarain gate, Atal Bandh gate, Anah gate, Kumher gate, Govardhan gate, Neemda gate, Chandpol gate, and bastion near Suraj pol.
 
Following parts of Lohagarh Fort are recognized as [[List of Monuments of National Importance in Rajasthan|Monuments of National Importance in Rajasthan]] - Jawahar Burj, Ashtadhatu Gateway, Moat surrounding the Fort wall, Fort walls including Chowburja gate and approach bridges at the Chowburja and Ashtadhatu gates.
 
== References ==
{{Reflist}}


==External links==
==External links==
* [https://www.hindi100.com/lohagarh-fort/ www.hindi100.com/lohagarh-fort/]
* [https://www.hindi100.com/lohagarh-fort/ www.hindi100.com/lohagarh-fort/]


=== References ===
== Further reading ==
{{Reflist}}
 
=== Further reading ===
*Dr. Prakash Chandra Chandawat: ''Maharaja Suraj Mal aur unka yug'', Jaypal Agencies Agra, 1982
*Dr. Prakash Chandra Chandawat: ''Maharaja Suraj Mal aur unka yug'', Jaypal Agencies Agra, 1982
*[[Kunwar Natwar Singh]]: [[Maharaja Suraj Mal]], 1707-1763 - His Life and Times, Publisher: Rupa, 2001, {{ISBN|978-81-7167-510-4}}
*[[Kunwar Natwar Singh]]: [[Maharaja Suraj Mal]], 1707-1763 - His Life and Times, Publisher: Rupa, 2001, {{ISBN|978-81-7167-510-4}}

Revision as of 16:26, 27 July 2022


Not to be confused with Lohagad.

Lohagarh Fort
Lohagarh Fort, Bharatpur
TypeHistorical Landmark
LocationBharatpur, Rajasthan
Built byJat Ruler Suraj Mal
Architectural style(s)Jat
OwnerGovernment of Rajasthan

Lohagarh Fort (or Iron Fort) is situated at Bharatpur in Rajasthan, India.[1] It was constructed by Bharatpur Jat rulers. Maharaja Suraj Mal (1755-1763 CE) built numerous forts and palaces across his kingdom, one of them being the Lohagarh Fort, one of the strongest ever built in Indian history. The inaccessible Lohagarh fort could withstand repeated attacks of British forces led by Lord Lake during the siege of Bharatpur in 1805 when they laid siege for over six weeks yet failed in all four attempts to storm the fortress.[2]

Of the two gates in the fort, the one in the north is known as Ashtdhaatu (eight metalled) gate while the one facing the south is called Chowburja (four-pillared) gate. Monuments in the fort include are Kishori Mahal, Mahal Khas, and Kothi Khas.

Jawahar Burj was built by Raja Jawahar Singh in 1765 to commemorate his victory over Mughals at Battle of Delhi (1764). Jawahar Burj was also used for the coronation ceremony of the rulers. Fateh Burj was built by Raja Ranjeet Singh in 1805 for the commemoration of his win over the British at the Siege of Bharatpur (1805).[3]

These parts of the Fort are granted the status of State Protected Monuments in Rajasthan – Kamara Khas, Kishori Mahal, Hansarani Mahal, Kachahari Kala, Chaman Bagichi, Hammam & mudwall gates i.e. Mathura gate, Binarain gate, Atal Bandh gate, Anah gate, Kumher gate, Govardhan gate, Neemda gate, Chandpol gate, and bastion near Suraj pol.

Following parts of Lohagarh Fort are recognized as Monuments of National Importance in Rajasthan - Jawahar Burj, Ashtadhatu Gateway, Moat surrounding the Fort wall, Fort walls including Chowburja gate and approach bridges at the Chowburja and Ashtadhatu gates.

References

  1. ↑ Staff Reporter (11 February 2012). "Bharatpur's grandeur comes alive". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 24 December 2018.
  2. ↑ Dubey, Dinanath (2014). Bharat Ke Durg. Publications Division, M/O Information & Broadcasting, Govt. of India. ISBN 9788123018928.
  3. ↑ Manohar, Dr. Raghvendra Singh (2019). Rajasthan ke Pramukh Durg. Rajasthan Hindi Granth Academy. ISBN 9789388776561.

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