Dhamoni
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Dhamoni
Dhamoni | |
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Village and archaeological site | |
 Dhamoni fort | |
  Dhamoni  Dhamoni | |
| Coordinates: 24°11′N 78°46′E / 24.19°N 78.76°E | |
| Country |  India |
| State | Madhya Pradesh |
| District | Sagar |
Dhamoni is a village, archaeological site and Muslim religious site in the north of the Sagar district of Madhya Pradesh, India.[1]
Dhamoni, Tehsil Banda Sagar, was once a garh in the kingdom of Garh Mandala, with 750 mouzas. Although now a secluded place, an old fortress indicates Dhamoni holds archaeological significance. One curiosity in the hamlet is an active well, which, though situated in a dry area, has chilled water said to have curative properties.[2]
Nearby attractions
- Panch Peer: An important religious place of Muslim society.[3]
- Balijat Shah ki Dargah: Baba Balijat is considered the guru of Rahim Khan, it is his tomb where Urs is held.[4]
- Dhamoni Fort: The fort is a place of major attraction, which has some rooms and a palace, here people come for picnic.[5]
- Haathi Darwaja: Hathi Darwaza is a major point from where one can enter or exit the fort, it is a very beautiful and carved building.[6]
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Dhamoni fort
Dhamoni Fort
