![]() Bilasgarh Bilasgarh is situated about 45 Km. from Baran in Kanyadeah tehsil. The connecting road is from the Faldi village between Kishanganj and Bhanwargarh. Bilasgarh was once a big city during the Khechi kingdom. It was destroyed and left in ruins on the orders of Aurangzeb. The daughter of the king Khechi was supposedly very beautiful and it is said that it was because of her that sent his forces to Bilasgarh and ultimately ruined the city. The princess ended her life in the Bilasi River and the spot is now known as Kanyadeah. The ruins of the Bilasgarh are still situated inside the dense forest area. Shergarh Fort The historic Shergarh fort is situated about 65 Kms. from Baran district headquarters in the Atru tehsil. Sitting atop a hillock on the bank of the Parban River, the fort of Shergarh looks impregnable. The fort stands a little detached from the walled township, which boasts of its ancient Brahmanical and Jain temples. A stone edict of 790 AD proves the antiquity of the place, which was once known as Koshvardhan. The fort is one of the best forts in Rajasthan in the present time. Shahabad Fort ![]() Nahargarh Fort Nahargarh Fort, Jaipur is about 73 Km. from Baran in Kishanganj tehsil. The fort is an impressive structure in red stone and a fine example of Mughal Architecture. Kapildhara Kapildhara is about 50 Kms from Baran District. The place has great natural beauty and is a pleasant spot for visiting. Water flows all the time from the 'Gaumukh' in the mountains. Kakoni Kakoni is situated about 85 km from Baran district Headquarters in the Chhipabarod Tehsil. Kakoni is surrounded by the Mukundra mountain ranges and on the bank of Parwan river. It is said that the temples at Kakoni are built in 8th century. These are the remains of the 'Vaishnav', 'Shiv' and 'Jain' temples. |
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