|
 Located in the Hadoti region of the Jhalawar district in the state of Rajasthan, the Gagron Fort is a hill and water fort in the state. The architecture of the fort is one of 12 kinds of Vedic fort architecture known as Jal Durg.
During June 2013, the fort was included in the UNESCO World Heritage Site list during the 37th meeting of the World Heritage Committee in Phnom Penh. The Gagron Fort was recognized as a serial cultural property and examples of Rajput military hill architecture. Outside the fort premises is a mausoleum of Sufi Saint Mitthe Shah venue for an annual colourful fair held during the month of Muharram. There is also a monastery of Saint Pipaji across the confluence.
Visiting Information on Gagron Fort
The Jhalawar city railway station is the closest at a distance of about 10 km from the fort and the Kota Airport is the nearest at a distance of 88 km from the Gagron Fort.
This article is a stub. You can enrich by adding more information to it. Send your Write Up to content@indianetzone.com.
(Last Updated on : 21-10-2019)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Recently Updated Articles in Indian Monuments
|
|
|
| • | Forts in Raigad District
Forts in Raigad district, Maharashtra, are significant national monuments famed for various historical events associated with them. Boasting impressive architecture, these forts serve as popular trekking destinations.
| | | • | Monuments in North-East India
Monuments in North-east India include some of the ancient historical structures in the state including Sikkim, Manipur, Assam, Arunachal Pradesh, Tripura, Nagaland, Meghalya, and Mizroam. These monuments are remnants of history reflecting cultural heritage of the place.
| | | • | Monuments in Jammu
Jammu is the winter capital city of Jammu and Kashmir. It has a huge number of ancient pilgrimage as well as historic monuments and sites.
| | | • | Monuments Of Central India
Monuments of Central India comprises the splendid architectural pieces of both Madhya Pradesh and Chattisgarh. The monuments of Central India are widely varied and reflect the perfection in architecture and artistic sense.
| | | • | Monuments Of Daman
Monuments of Daman have mostly been constructed under colonial Portuguese influence. The monuments of Daman include forts and churches that are evidence of significant events in the history.churches.
| | |
|
|
|
|
|
