Hindaun Fort

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

Hindaun Fort, in the area of Hindaun in Karauli District of the Indian state of Rajasthan.The Fort was built by 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]

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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.