Ramnagar Fort is located in Udhampur, Jammu and Kashmir near Sheesh Mahal. According to the historians, the fort was built by Raja Suchet Singh, the son of Maharaja Ranbir Singh; he died in the year 1844. It is said that the king"s wife performed sati nearby the fort campus. There is a Samadhi of the queen at the fort campus. In the year 1972, Ramnagar Fort was renovated and undertaken by the Archeological Survey of India.
Structure of Ramnagar Fort
Ramnagar Fort is square in shape with polygonal bastions to support the four corners of the fort. The fort is three storied with battlements and merinos. There is a courtyard around the central area of the fort with cells and vaulted chambers, where cannonballs are stored. The gateway is adorned with the images of Lord Ganesha, Goddess Durga and Lord Hanuman. The fort is surrounded by a moat and access to it is gained through a narrow bridge on the southeastern side.
Visiting Information to Ramnagar Fort
Udhampur Railway Station and Jammu Airport are the nearest to visit the Ramnagar Fort. National Highway 19 connects Udhampur to other major cities of India.
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