Different types of forts build by Rajput’s in Rajasthan
Brief of forts
Kumbhalgarh Fort – Kumbalgarh
Kumbhalgarh fort is another World Heritage Site i rajasthan. The fort built during the course of Rana
Kumbha. Kumbhalgarh fort is 84 kms away from Udaipur railway station and Airport.
Chittorgarh Fort -Chittor
Chittorgarh Fort is located in chittor rajasthan, 175 kilometer away from udaipur. It is also an UNISCO World
Heritage Site declared in year 2013. Chittorgarh Fort represent the glory of mewar kingdom. It has seven
famous gate most named after hindu gods such as Hanuman gate, ganesh gate, Bhairo gate, Lakshman
Gate, Ram Gate etc.
Lohagarh Fort -Bharatpur
Lohagarh Fort located in Bharatpur, Rajasthan. Maharaja Suraj Mal built this fort in 18 century. The Lohagarh
fort is one of the strongest fort in India. Lohagarh Fort is covered by a grand lake.
Ranthambhor Fort- Prempura
Ranthambore Fort located near near the town of Sawai Madhopur Rajasthan. The Ranthambore fort built
by Chauhans (Rajput ruler). The fort was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site under the group Hill
Forts of Rajasthan.
Bhangarh Fort- Bhangarh
The Bhangarh fort built in 17th-century by Raja Bhagwant Singh. King Bhagwant Singh built this for his son
Madho Singh. The Bhangarh Fort is situated in Alwar district near Sariska Reserve.
Alwar Fort – Alwar
Alwar Fort also called Bala Kila or Bala Quila situated on a hill in the Aravalli Range in Alwar Rajasthan.Alwar
fort is 5 km long and 1.5 km wide. It was not built by Rajput ruler but later own by Kachwaha Rajputs.
Mehrangarh Fort – Jodhpur
Mehrangarh fort built by Rao Jodha in around 1460. The Fort contain several palaces an anciant temples
with rajput architecture. The Mehrangarh word is derived from two Sanskrit words Mihir & Garh. Mihir means
Sun and Garh means fort, so Mehrangarh is stand for Fort Of Sun.
Amer Fort – Jaipur
Amer Fort is 11 kilometers away from jaipur main city. One of the most crowded & famous places in
Rajasthan. It is build by Raja(King) Man Singh. The amber fort contain temple, halls & palace with amazing
architecture.
Junagarh Fort – Bikaner
Junagarh Fort situated in Bikaner city Rajasthan. The original name of this fort is Chintamani. Junagarh
Fort is not built on hill top. Bikaner city built around this fort.
Jaisalmer Fort – Jaisalmer
Jaisalmer Fort located in Jaisalmer city Rajasthan. The fort one of the oldest forts in rajasthan. Jaisalmer
fort built by Rao Jaisal in 1156 AD. Jaisalmer Fort also known as Golden fort(Sone Ka Kila) by locals.
