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Hindaun Fort | |
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Part of Hindaun | |
Hindaun,Rajasthan,India | |
![]() front of Palace | |
Site information | |
Type | Fort andPalace |
Controlled by | Nobody |
Open to the public | Yes |
Condition | Poor |
Location | |
Coordinates | 26°43′49″N77°02′21″E / 26.7303°N 77.0391°E /26.7303; 77.0391 |
Site history | |
Materials | Red sandstone,lime andmarble |
Hindaun Fort, in the area ofHindaun inKarauli District of theIndian state ofRajasthan.The Fort was built by Dagur clan of Jats who carved out a principality around Hindaun from the Mughal Empire.[1]
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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