Ranthambore Fort

Coordinates: 26°1′13″N 76°27′18″E / 26.02028°N 76.45500°E / 26.02028; 76.45500
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Ranthambore Fort
Fortress
LocationSawai Madhopur, Rajasthan, India
Coordinates26°1′13″N 76°27′18″E / 26.02028°N 76.45500°E / 26.02028; 76.45500
Area102 ha (0.39 sq mi)
Built10th Century CE
TypeCultural
CriteriaCultural: (ii)(iii)
Designated2013 (37th session)
Part ofHill Forts of Rajasthan
Reference no.247
ID247rev-003
RegionAsia and the Pacific
Buffer Zone372 ha (1.44 sq mi)
Ranthambore Fort is located in Rajasthan
Ranthambore Fort
Location of Ranthambore Fort in Rajasthan
Ranthambore Fort is located in India
Ranthambore Fort
Ranthambore Fort (India)

Ranthambore Fort lies within the

Jaipur until the time of India's Independence. It is a formidable fort having been a focal point of the historical developments of Rajasthan. The fort is believed to be constructed by numerous kings from Several Dynasties including The Yadavas, Chahamana Rajputs, Hada Rajputs, Mewar Rajput Kings and then the Delhi Sultanate captured it for a brief time. The fort provides a panoramic view of the surrounding Ranthambore National Park and is now a popular tourist attraction.[1]

The Ranthambore Fort was built initially by yadava King Jayant in 5th century A.D. [1] In 2013, at the 37th session of the World Heritage Committee, Ranthambore Fort, along with 5 other forts of Rajasthan, was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site under the group Hill Forts of Rajasthan.[2]

History

Under Yadavas

Archeological department of Jaipur circle the Ranthambore Fort was initially built by Yadava King Jayant in 5th century CE. The Yadavas ruled over it till they were expelled by Prithviraj Chauhan in the 12th century. Subsequently, the fort was later occupied by the Muslim rulers of Delhi. Hammiradeva was the most powerful ruler of Ranthambhore [1]

Under Chauhans Rajputs

See also: Chahamanas of Ranastambhapura

Its earlier name was Ranastambhapura (Sanskrit: Raṇa-sthaṃba-pura, "City of the Battle Post").

Jain tirthas. In the Mughal period, a temple of Mallinatha was built in the fort.[4]

After the defeat of

Ghurid ruler Muhammad of Ghor.[5]

The Delhi Sultan

besieged and conquered
the fort in 1301.

Under Mewar

The fortress was captured by various kings of Mewar. Ranthambore was under the direct rule of Rana Hamir Singh (1326–1364), Rana Kumbha (1433–1468) and Rana Sanga (1508–1528).[6][7][8]

Under Hadas

Akbar's entry into the fort of Ranthambore, 1569, Akbarnama

During Rana

Hada Rajputs of Bundi. Sultan Bahadur Shah of Gujarat briefly captured the fortress from 1532 to 1535. The Mughal Emperor Akbar captured the fortress in Siege of Ranthambore (1568) from Hadas.[citation needed
]

Official government Inscription Slab at the Ranthambore Fort gate, states the earliest known Builders of the forts, The Yadavs

Under Jaipur

The fortress passed to the

Kachwaha Maharajas of Jaipur in the 17th century, and it remained part of Jaipur state until Indian Independence. The area surrounding the fortress became a hunting ground for the Maharajas of Jaipur. Jaipur state acceded to India in 1949, becoming part of the state of Rajasthan
in 1950.

Temples

Inside Ranthambore fort, there are three

Sambhavanath
.

Nearby attractions

Water gateways
  1. Kachida Valley
  2. Surwal Lake
  3. Sitla Mata
Picnic sports
  1. Malik Talao
Wild life
  1. Bakula
  2. Lakarda And Anantpura
  3. Rajbagh Talao
  4. Ranthambore National Park
Historical places
  1. Jogi Mahal
  2. Padam Talao
  3. Raj Bagh Ruins
  4. Ranthambhore Fort
  5. Ranthambhore School Of Art
  6. Ganesha temple
  7. Jain Temple

Gallery

  • The way inside the fort
    The way inside the fort
  • History of Ranthambore Fort written on the wall
    History of Ranthambore Fort written on the wall
  • Jain temple at Ranthambore Fort
    Jain temple at Ranthambore Fort
  • Battees Khamba
    Battees Khamba
  • Annapurna Temple
    Annapurna Temple
  • Fine rock art at Ranthambhore Fort
    Fine rock art at Ranthambhore Fort
  • Old tomb, Ranthambore Fort
    Old tomb, Ranthambore Fort
  • Rani Haveli
    Rani Haveli
  • Ranthambore Fort Jain Temple
    Ranthambore Fort Jain Temple
  • Entrance
    Entrance
  • Naulakha Gate, Ranthambhore Fort
    Naulakha Gate, Ranthambhore Fort

See also

References

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  1. ^ a b c Anil K., Tiwari (12 December 2023). "Ranthamhor Fort | Archaeological Survey of India Jaipur Circle". Archeological Survey of India. Retrieved 6 April 2024.
  2. ^ "UNESCO World Heritage". Archived from the original on 28 February 2018. Retrieved 27 February 2018.
  3. ISBN 978-3-11-065959-7
    .
  4. ISBN 978-81-261-0691-2.[permanent dead link
    ]
  5. ISBN 9780842606189. Archived
    from the original on 3 July 2023. Retrieved 6 October 2016.
  6. ISBN 978-0-8108-6401-6. Archived
    from the original on 14 August 2023. Retrieved 14 March 2023.
  7. ^ IA, Vol. XLII, pp. 57-64
  8. ^ Mishra, Shyam Manohar (1977). Yasovarman of Kanau, p.123. Archived from the original on 29 May 2022. Retrieved 25 September 2012.

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