Hindaun Fort
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| Hindaun Fort | |
|---|---|
| Part of Hindaun | |
| Hindaun, Rajasthan, India | |
 front of Palace | |
| Site information | |
| Type | Fort and Palace |
| Controlled by | Nobody |
| Open to the public | Yes |
| Condition | Poor |
| Location | |
  Hindaun Fort    | |
| Coordinates | 26°43′49″N 77°02′21″E / 26.7303°N 77.0391°E |
| Site history | |
| Materials | Red sandstone, lime and marble |
Hindaun Fort is a fort in the area of Hindaun in Karauli District of the Indian state of Rajasthan. The Fort was built by the 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]
