Bajrangarh Fort
There is a big step well inside the complex that was used for storing drinking water for the horses. The fort also has an ancient temple which is frequented by local inhabitants. It is believed to have been constructed by the Raja Jainarayan Singh who migrated from Alwar of Rajasthan.
Geography
The fort is about 10 kilometres (6.2 mi) from Guna on Guna to Aron road on the bank of Chapet river around 8 kilometres (5.0 mi) south-west of Guna city. It spreads over 72 bighas of land on a high hill.
Precincts
The Bajrangarh fort had four gates in four directions. Inside the fort, Moti Mahal, Rangmahal, Ram Mandir, and Bajrang Mandir are still intact.
There is a big step well inside the complex that was used for storing drinking water for the horses. The fort also has an ancient temple that is frequented by local inhabitants.
See also
References
- ^ Singh, Ajai Pal (1987). Forts and Fortifications in India: With Special Reference to Central India. Agam Kala Prakashan.
- ^ Hunter, William Wilson (1885). The Imperial Gazetteer of India. Trübner & Company.
- ^ General, India Office of the Registrar (1968). Census of India, 1961. Manager of Publications.
- ^ Nizami Raja Jainarayan Singh, Akhtar Hussain; Kheechi, Raghunath Singh (1990). Survey of Kheechi Chauhan History: With Biographical Notes. Kheechi Chauhan Shodh Sansthan.
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