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Lohagarh Fort, Bharatpur
While most visitors to Bharatpur now visit the area for the nearby bird sanctuary,
the Lohagarh Fort is still the focal point of the town. The fort takes its name
from its supposedly impregnable defenses. Its ingenious design gave it an awesome
reputation.
The Lohagarh Fort, true to its name stood solidly in front of many British attacks,
and frustrated them to ends. It faced the British onslaught four times and after
a long siege they had to withdraw, but Lord Lake, however was successful in capturing
it in 1804.
It is very different from the other forts in state, there is no flamboyance associated
to fort but it generates an aura of strength and magnificence. The fort is surrounded
by two massive earthen ramparts, each encircled by a mot, the mud walls were so
thick that all missiles were absorbed and the inner fort remained intact. The moats
were 150 feet wide in part and up to 50 feet deep. The moat was previously filled
with water to ward off the enemy attacks. The sandy ramparts were strengthened by
sandy battlements, thus the enemy guns proved of no avail.
The entrance to the fort from the north over an ancient brick and stone bridge with
pointed arches and through the Assaldati Gate. On either side of the gate are fading
murals of elephants.
The palace within the fort was, like many throughout Rajasthan, built by different
generations. Most of the buildings adopted Rajput and Mughal styles but in simplified
forms, reflecting the Jat lack of ostentation.
Some interesting monuments in the fort are Kishori Mahal, Mahal Khas and Kothi Khas.
Moti Mahal and towers like Jawahar Burj and Fateh Burj were erected to commemorate
the victory over the Mughals and the British army . The Gateway has paintings of
huge elephants.
Government Museum is located within the fort complex. This part of the building
is called Kamra Palace. The museum exhibits a rich collection of artifacts and sculptures.
Also displayed are ancient inscriptions and some historical pieces. Mahal Khas,
including the royal apartments built by Maharaja Balwant Singh. The rooms are compact,
with stone-latticed windows set in long, arched alcoves. Many walls are still covered
with multi colored, painted designs.
Visiting Hours: 1000-1630 (closed on Fridays)
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Lohagarh Fort, Bharatpur
While most visitors to Bharatpur now visit the area for the nearby bird sanctuary,
the Lohagarh Fort is still the focal point of the town. The fort takes its name
from its supposedly impregnable defenses. Its ingenious design gave it an awesome
reputation.
The Lohagarh Fort, true to its name stood solidly in front of many British attacks,
and frustrated them to ends. It faced the British onslaught four times and after
a long siege they had to withdraw, but Lord Lake, however was successful in capturing
it in 1804.
It is very different from the other forts in state, there is no flamboyance associated
to fort but it generates an aura of strength and magnificence. The fort is surrounded
by two massive earthen ramparts, each encircled by a mot, the mud walls were so
thick that all missiles were absorbed and the inner fort remained intact. The moats
were 150 feet wide in part and up to 50 feet deep. The moat was previously filled
with water to ward off the enemy attacks. The sandy ramparts were strengthened by
sandy battlements, thus the enemy guns proved of no avail.
The entrance to the fort from the north over an ancient brick and stone bridge with
pointed arches and through the Assaldati Gate. On either side of the gate are fading
murals of elephants.
The palace within the fort was, like many throughout Rajasthan, built by different
generations. Most of the buildings adopted Rajput and Mughal styles but in simplified
forms, reflecting the Jat lack of ostentation.
Some interesting monuments in the fort are Kishori Mahal, Mahal Khas and Kothi Khas.
Moti Mahal and towers like Jawahar Burj and Fateh Burj were erected to commemorate
the victory over the Mughals and the British army . The Gateway has paintings of
huge elephants.
Government Museum is located within the fort complex. This part of the building
is called Kamra Palace. The museum exhibits a rich collection of artifacts and sculptures.
Also displayed are ancient inscriptions and some historical pieces. Mahal Khas,
including the royal apartments built by Maharaja Balwant Singh. The rooms are compact,
with stone-latticed windows set in long, arched alcoves. Many walls are still covered
with multi colored, painted designs.
Visiting Hours: 1000-1630 (closed on Fridays)
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