Hinglajgarh
| Hinglajgarh | |
|---|---|
| Madhya Pradesh,
Fort | |
| Site information | |
| Owner | Marwari Paramara Dynasty Hadu Chandrawats Holkar Dynasty (Maratha Empire) |
| Open to the public | Yes |
| Site history | |
| In use | Yes |
| Events | Numerous |
Hinglajgarh is an ancient fortress in
Hinglaj Devi
, of which a temple dedicated to her is located on the southern portion of the fortress. The fortress has also been described as a city or fortress city.
Geography
The fortress is located on the catchment area of the Chambal River, as well as its rivulets, the Mandaleshwari Nulla and Txakeshwar Nulla, effectively encircling the fort and providing protection from an invading force. It is covered with a deep vegetation.[1]
History
This fort has its origins with the Mauri, or
Central Museum of Indore.[3][2] Some sculptures like a Nandi sculpture and a Uma-Maheshawar sculpture were exhibited at the India Display Festival in Washington.[citation needed
]
The
Maratha Empire. Ahilya Bai rebuilt the fort and performed maintenance on the surrounding temples dedicated to Hinglaj Devi, Rama and Shiva. The fort was subsequently revamped again under Maharaja Yashwantrao Holkar.[2][4][3]
Structure
Most of the ruins of the fortress can be traced back to its control by the
Maratha Empire.[1] The fortress contains 4 gates. Patanpol, Surajpol. and Katrapol all face to the east, while Mandleshwaripol faces to the west.[2] A reservioir called Surajkund exists near Surajpol, which happens to be the only water body near the fort.[3] A small palace called Rani Mahal is within the fort, and was repaired during the renovation of the fort by Ahilya Bai.[3] A Kachhari (courthouse) called Darbar Kaksha is also located within the fortress.[4] Two lighthouses, or Tirthams, are in the fortress, and send information through light.[2] A watchtower called Fateh Burj was also constructed.[2]
Several temples are located here dedicated to Shiva, Rama and Hanuman, and Hinglaj Devi, who is the origin of the name Hinglajgarh.[4]
Gallery
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The Kachari, or Royal Court -
The Tirtham, or lighthouse signaling post -
The Sujarkund reservoir opposite to Sujarpol -
The Rani Mahal palace repaired by Queen Ahilya Bai -
A sculpture of Brahma located from the fortress -
The idol of Hinglajgarh Devi in her temple near the fort
References
- ^ a b "Hinglajgarh: Mysteries of a Medieval Fort". World Monuments Fund. Retrieved 2023-05-21.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i "Hinglajgarh Fort - Discover India". 2020-09-23. Retrieved 2023-05-21.
- ^ a b c d e "Hinglajgarh Fort, Navali Village, Bhanpura Tehsil, Mandsaur District, Madhya Pradesh". 2021-05-05. Retrieved 2023-05-21.
- ^ a b c d e "Madhya Pradesh | Forts | Hinglajgarh Fort". www.bhopalorbit.com. Retrieved 2023-05-21.