Hindaun Fort

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Hindaun Fort
Part of Hindaun
Hindaun, Rajasthan, India
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front of Palace
Site information
Type Fort and Palace
Controlled byNobody
Open to
the public
Yes
ConditionPoor
Location
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Hindaun Fort
Hindaun Fort
Hindaun Fort
Hindaun Fort
Coordinates 26°43′49″N77°02′21″E / 26.7303°N 77.0391°E / 26.7303; 77.0391
Site history
Materials Red sandstone, lime and marble
Gateway of Fort Hindaunfortgate.jpg
Gateway of Fort

Hindaun Fort is a fort in the area of Hindaun in Karauli District of the Indian state of Rajasthan. The Fort was built by the Dagur clan of Jats who carved out a principality around Hindaun from the Mughal Empire. [1]

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History

The Hindaun Fort, situated in the Karauli District of Rajasthan, holds significant historical importance from the medieval era. Due to its strategic location, it served as a critical site for regional control and defense. The fort became a key stronghold for the Dagur clan of Jats, who used it as a defensive base against Mughal advances. Throughout its history, the fort has been a witness to numerous battles and sieges, highlighting its role in the region's resistance against Mughal expansion and its tumultuous past in the broader history of Rajasthan. [2]

Architecture

Hindaun Fort is built of locally quarried red sandstone laid in regular courses with lime mortar, exhibiting the robust masonry techniques characteristic of Rajput military architecture. [3] Its perimeter is defined by high ramparts punctuated by seven octagonal bastions, rising up to 20 m high with stepped merlons that provided cover for defenders. [4] The main gateway features a horseshoe shaped arch framed by carved floral panels and flanked by robust guard chambers, while smaller side gates allowed discreet troop movements. Within the walls, vestiges of a palace block remain, including vaulted chambers and marble‑lined niches that hint at the fort’s dual role as both stronghold and residence. Decorative elements such as corbelled eaves, machicolations and jharokha style balconies drawn from broader Rajput architectural vocabulary. [5]

References

  1. Singh, Raj Pal (1988). Rise of the Jat Power. Harman Publishing House. ISBN   978-81-85151-05-2.
  2. "History of Hindaun, Historical Significance of Hindaun". Hindaunonline. Retrieved 3 September 2024.
  3. Oneindia News Bureau (10 August 2009). "Rajasthan's Hindaun town gains popularity with its trademark sandstone". Oneindia News. Retrieved 4 July 2025.
  4. Rajasthan Best Places. "Hinduan Fort – A Stronghold of Rajput Pride". Rajasthan Best Places. Retrieved 4 July 2025.
  5. Ghurye, G.S. (1988). Rajput Architecture. Popular Prakashan. p. 102.