Khandar Fort
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Khandar Fort
Taragarh Fort | |
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  Khandar Fort Location in Rajasthan, India  Khandar Fort Khandar Fort (India) | |
| Coordinates: 26°1′24″N 76°36′25″E / 26.02333°N 76.60694°E | |
| Country |  India |
| State | Rajasthan |
| District | Sawai Madhopur |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Hindi |
| • Other | Hindi, Harauti, Dundhani |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| PIN | 322025 |
| Telephone code | 07468 |
| Vehicle registration | RJ-25 |
| Nearest city | Sawai Madhopur |
| Lok Sabha constituency | sawai madhopur-tonk |
| Climate | Normal (Köppen) |
Khandar Fort is an ancient fort located in Khandar Tehsil, Sawai Madhopur district, Rajasthan, India. This fort is on the boundary of Ranthambore National Park. The fort has three big entrances, but they are damaged.
It is located at 26°1′24″N 76°36′25″E / 26.02333°N 76.60694°E.[1]
Location
The fort is 40 km away from the main city.
History
Khandar fort was built by Kshatriya Badgujar rulers. But eventually due to internal conflicts between Rajput rulers Badgujar lost its control and thus was a major setback for Badgujars. After losing their lands in fight against Kachhwaha rajputs. Badgujars migrated to neighbouring states of Madhya Pradesh, Gujarat, Maharashtra. Located on top of a strategic vertical hill, the Khandar Fort in Sawai Madhopur could never come under an easy attack and thus was truly regarded as invincible and was a favorite of many dynasties in India. It is also said that king of this fort never lost in the war. This fort also tells some historical stories by the damaged walls and gates.
The fort was long ruled by the Sisodia kings of Mewar after which it was taken over by the Mughals for a short while before coming under the direct control of the Maharajas of Jaipur in the 18th century.[2]
This fort also belonged to Badgujar Kings and was attacked by Allaudin Khilji.