Khimsar Fort

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Khimsar Fort
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Location Rajasthan, India
Coordinates 26°58′37″N73°24′03″E / 26.9769°N 73.4008°E / 26.9769; 73.4008 Coordinates: 26°58′37″N73°24′03″E / 26.9769°N 73.4008°E / 26.9769; 73.4008
AreaKhimsar Village, Rajasthan
FoundedRao Karamsji, 8th son of Rao Jodha
Built1523 (Early 16th Century)
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Location of Khimsar Fort in India

Khimsar Fort is located near Khinvsar village, in the Nagaur district of Rajasthan in India, halfway between Jodhpur and Nagaur, on the eastern edge of the Thar Desert. The fortress was built in 1523 by Rao Karamsji, the 8th son of Rao Jodha of Jodhpur. Aurangzeb use to stay here while in Nagaur.

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