Hindaun Fort, in the area of Hindaun in Karauli District of the Indian state of Rajasthan.The Fort was built by Dagur clan of Jats who carved out a principality around Hindaun from the Mughal Empire.[1]

Hindaun Fort
Part of Hindaun
Hindaun, Rajasthan, India
front of Palace
Hindaun Fort is located in Rajasthan
Hindaun Fort
Hindaun Fort
Coordinates26°43′49″N 77°02′21″E / 26.7303°N 77.0391°E / 26.7303; 77.0391
TypeFort and Palace
Site information
Controlled byNobody
Open to
the public
Yes
ConditionPoor
Site history
MaterialsRed sandstone, lime and marble
Gateway of Fort

History

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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]

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References

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  1. ^ Singh, Raj Pal (1988). Rise of the Jat Power. Harman Publishing House. ISBN 978-81-85151-05-2.
  2. ^ "History of Hindaun, Historical Significance of Hindaun". Hindaunonline. Retrieved 3 September 2024.