Bijai Garh
Fort in Bharatpur, Rajasthan, India
Bijai Garh | |
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External wall of Bijai Garh | |
Type | Fort |
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Controlled by | Jadaun king Vijayapal |
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Built | 1040 CE |
In use | Historic |
Bijai Garh, also known as Vijayamandirgarh or Bijaigarh, is a fort located in Bayana in Bharatpur district.[1] It is approximately 25km from the nearest city, Hindaun. The fort was built by Jadaun Rajput king Vijayapal in 1040 CE.
Bijaigarh contains several old temples and red stones pillars bearing an Inscription of Vishnuvardhan Feudatory of Samudragupta. The fort was described as one of the most famous forts in India by Babur.
References
- ^ Khan, Iqtidar Alam (1 January 1988). "NEW LIGHT ON THE HISTORY OF TWO EARLY MUGHAL MONUMENTS OF BAYANA". Muqarnas Online. 6 (1): 75–82. doi:10.1163/22118993-90000236. ISSN 0732-2992.
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Forts in Rajasthan
- Achalgarh
- Alwar fort
- Amer Fort
- Bhainsrorgarh
- Bijai Garh
- Chittor Fort
- Gagron Fort
- Hindaun Fort
- Jaigarh Fort
- Jaisalmer Fort
- Jalore Fort
- Junagarh Fort
- Kankwadi
- Khandar Fort
- Kuchaman City
- Kumbhalgarh
- Lohagarh Fort
- Mehrangarh
- Nahargarh Fort
- Neemrana Fort
- Ranthambore Fort
- Siwana
- Taragarh Fort
- Timan Garh
26°53′12″N 77°14′12″E / 26.88665°N 77.23678°E / 26.88665; 77.23678
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