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Ranthambore Fort

Ranthambore Fort

Fort in Sawai Madhopur, Rajasthan, India

Ranthambore Fort lies within the Ranthambore National Park, near the city of Sawai Madhopur in Sawai Madhopur district of Rajasthan, India. the park being the former hunting grounds of the Maharajahs of 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]

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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").[3] It was associated with Jainism during the reign of Prithviraja I of Chahamana (Chauhan) dynasty in the 12th century. Siddhasenasuri, who lived in the 12th century has included this place in the list of holy Jain tirthas. In the Mughal period, a temple of Mallinatha was built in the fort.[4]

After the defeat of Prithviraja III (Prithviraj Chauhan) in 1192 CE, the fort came under the control of the Muslim Ghurid ruler Muhammad of Ghor.[5]

The Delhi Sultan Iltutmish captured Ranthambore in 1226, but the Chauhans re-captured it after his death in 1236. The armies of Sultan Nasiruddin Mahmud, led by the future Sultan Balban, unsuccessfully besieged the fortress in 1248 and 1253, but captured from Jaitrasingh Chauhan in 1259. Shakti Dev succeeded Jaitrasingh in 1283, and recaptured Ranthambore and enlarged the kingdom. Sultan Jalal ud din Firuz Khalji briefly besieged the fort in 1290-91 but was unsuccessful in capturing it. In 1299, Hammiradeva sheltered Muhammad Shah, a rebel general of Sultan Ala ud din Khalji, and refused to turn him over to the Sultan. The 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 Udai Singh I's reign (1468–1473) the fortress passed to the 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 Hindu temples dedicated to Ganesha, Shiva and Ramlalaji constructed in 12th and 13th centuries from red Karauli stone. There is also a Jain temple of Lord Sumatinath (5th Jain Tirthankar) and Lord 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
  • The way inside the fort
  • History of Ranthambore Fort written on the wall
  • Jain temple at Ranthambore Fort
  • Battees Khamba
  • Annapurna Temple
  • Fine rock art at Ranthambhore Fort
  • Old tomb, Ranthambore Fort
  • Rani Haveli
  • Ranthambore Fort Jain Temple
  • Entrance
  • Naulakha Gate, Ranthambhore Fort

See also

References

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