This makes Gagron Fort of Rajasthan unique!

UNESCO designated the Hill Forts of Rajasthan, including Gagron Fort, as World Heritage Sites in 2013.

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Gagron Fort is a hill and water fort located in Rajasthan’s Jhalawar district.

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The fort was constructed in the 12th century by Rajput king Bijaldev Singh Dod.

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Gagron Fort is surrounded by water on three sides, earning it the name "Jaladurg" or "Water Fort."

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The Khinchi kingdom ruled Gagron Fort for 300 years, with King Achal Das Khinchi being its last ruler from that line.

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In 1423, Sultan Hoshang Shah attacked the fort, leading to a fierce battle and subsequent Jauhar by many women.

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The fort features three ramparts, unlike traditional forts which generally had two.

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Key sites within the fort include Nakkarkhana, Ganesh Pol, Dewan-i-Aam, Diwan-e-Khas, and the Madhusudan Mandir.

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Near the fort, there is a mausoleum of Sufi Saint Mithe Shah, where a fair is held every Muharram.

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Gagron Fort’s strategic location controlled trade routes, making it a vital site despite being less famous than other heritage forts in Rajasthan.

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