![]() History of Banghar Fort The territory of Banghar fort, which is presently under the Thana Ghazi tehsil, was previously ruled by the Rajawats, the descendents of Raja Bhagwant Singh of Amer. The palaces and temples which stand in the fortified town were built by them. Currently the descendents of this lineage are the residents of nearby villages and are cultivators by profession who exhibit their royal origin through their demeanours. Madho Singh who was the son of Man Singh of Amber, a Mughal army general, had constructed the fort in 17th century which served as their capital city. Legends of Banghar Fort The devastation and eeriness of the fort have been explained by two versions of a local legend. According to the first version, a wizard named Scindia used to dwell in the fort area in ancient times. ![]() Features of Banghar Fort Banghar fort stands in the foothills of Aravalli range, on a sloping terrain. On entering the fort through the main gate, ancient palaces and temples can be witnessed. Apart from this, the fort has four more gates known as the Delhi Gate, the Phulbari Gate, the Ajmeri Gate and the Lahori Gate. The plethora of temples in the fort premises comprises Naveen Temple, Ganesh Temple, Mangla Devi Temple, Keshav Rai Temple, Someswar Temple, Gopinath Temple and Hanuman Temple. Among all, Gopinath Temple is a prominent one which is constructed above a raised plinth of 14 feet height. Magnificent carving of yellow stone adorns the temple. Inside the temple complex, the residence of priest is also located which is popularly known as 'Purohitji ki Haveli'. Following Gopinath Temple, a market place called "Jauhari Bazar" and the "Dancers' Haveli" are situated. At the extremity of the fort precincts, the royal palace stands. Mahadev and Hanuman temples exhibit an elegant architecture with Jhirri marble, although their preservation is much needed. Its architectural style resembles more a cenotaph than a temple. |
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