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==Geography== | ==Geography== | ||
It is located at {{coord|26|1|24|N|76|36|25|E}}.<ref>http://wikimapia.org/9690979/Khandar-Fort | It is located at {{coord|26|1|24|N|76|36|25|E}}.<ref>http://wikimapia.org/9690979/Khandar-Fort {{User-generated source|date=May 2022}}</ref> | ||
==Location== | ==Location== | ||
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==History== | ==History== | ||
[[File:Kangure.jpg|thumb|220px|Walls of Khandar Fort]] | [[File:Kangure.jpg|thumb|220px|Walls of Khandar Fort]] | ||
Located on top of a strategic vertical hill, the Khandar Fort in Sawai Madhopur could never come under an easy attack and thus was truly regarded as invincible and was a favorite of many dynasties in India. It is also said that king of this fort never lost in the war. This fort also tells some historical stories by the damaged walls and gates. | Khandar fort was built by Kshatriya [[Badgujar]] rulers .But eventually due to internal conflicts between Rajput rulers Badgujar lost its control and thus was a major setback for Badgujars. After losing there lands in fight against [[Kachhwaha]] rajputs. Badgujars migrated to neighbouring states of [[Madhya Pradesh]], [[Gujarat]] , [[Maharashtra]] . Located on top of a strategic vertical hill, the Khandar Fort in [[Sawai Madhopur]] could never come under an easy attack and thus was truly regarded as invincible and was a favorite of many dynasties in India. It is also said that king of this fort never lost in the war. This fort also tells some historical stories by the damaged walls and gates. | ||
The fort was long ruled by the Sisodia kings of Mewar after which it was taken over by the Mughals for a short while before coming under the direct control of the Maharajas of Jaipur in the 18th century.<ref>http://www.rajasthanandwildlife.com/sawai-madhopur-tour/forts-in-sawai-madhopur/khandar-fort.html Sisodia Kings' Rule</ref> | The fort was long ruled by the Sisodia kings of Mewar after which it was taken over by the Mughals for a short while before coming under the direct control of the Maharajas of Jaipur in the 18th century.<ref>http://www.rajasthanandwildlife.com/sawai-madhopur-tour/forts-in-sawai-madhopur/khandar-fort.html Sisodia Kings' Rule</ref> | ||
This fort also belonged to [[Bargujar]] Kings and was attacked by [[Alauddin Khalji|Allaudin Khilji]]. | This fort also belonged to [[Bargujar|Badgujar]] Kings and was attacked by [[Alauddin Khalji|Allaudin Khilji]]. | ||
==Attractions within the Khandar Fort== | ==Attractions within the Khandar Fort== | ||