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'''Jalore Fort''' is the main attraction of [[Jalore]], a town in the Indian state of [[Rajasthan]], one of the nine castles of the [[Marudesa|Maru]], under the [[Paramara]]s in the 10th century. It is one of the most famous and impressive forts in the state and has been known through history as the | '''Jalore Fort''' is the main attraction of [[Jalore]], a town in the Indian state of [[Rajasthan]], one of the nine castles of the [[Marudesa|Maru]], under the [[Paramara]]s in the 10th century. It is one of the most famous and impressive forts in the state and has been known through history as the Svangiri or the "golden mount".This fort is a symbol of the valor of Songra [[Chahamanas of Shakambhari|Chauhans]]. The Songra [[Chauhan|Chauhans]] made their name all over the world by defeating a cruel Turkic emperor like Alauddin. Veer Veeramdev and Rao Kanhadded Dev defeated a power like Alauddin from this fort to protect their motherland with their valorous might. This fort is a symbol of the valor of Songra [[Chauhan]]s.With the blessings of Kuldevi Maa [https://www.google.com/search?gs_ssp=eJzj4tVP1zc0TDI3z8rJNqwyYLRSNagwtjSzMEo0MDBIMki0TLW0tDKoSLNMMzY3NLZMNjExBoole4klFmckFpQWJSrkJpYkKmRlKuQlpuTnAABRTBca&q=ashapura+mata+ji+nadol&oq=ashapura+mata+ji+nadol&aqs=chrome.1.0i355i512j46i175i199i512j0i10l3.10260j0j7&client=ms-android-samsung-gj-rev1&sourceid=chrome-mobile&ie=UTF-8 Ashapura] who is also known as Modara Mata. Chauhan gave a different direction to Jalore and to the fort. | ||
== History == | == History == | ||
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===Hindu Temples=== | ===Hindu Temples=== | ||
There is an old [[Shiva]] temple, a temple devoted to Lord Shiva. It was built by Kanhaddev Ruler of Jalore. Same was renovated by Mah Singh Ruler of [[Jodhpur]] and built a Samadhi Mandir of Shri Jalandharnath. Recently this temple renovated again by Shri Santinathji Maharaj in 2005 with all facility for devotees. A triple temple dedicated to Amba Mata, Ashapuri and [[Hanuman]] | There is an old [[Shiva]] temple, a temple devoted to Lord Shiva. It was built by Kanhaddev Ruler of Jalore. Same was renovated by Mah Singh Ruler of [[Jodhpur]] and built a Samadhi Mandir of Shri Jalandharnath. Recently this temple renovated again by Shri Santinathji Maharaj in 2005 with all facility for devotees. A triple temple dedicated to Amba Mata, Ashapuri and [[Hanuman]] ji is also located within the fort premises. | ||
===The Islamic Mosques=== | ===The Islamic Mosques=== | ||