Bijai Garh Explained

Bijai Garh
Type:Fort
Built:1040 CE
Used:Historic
Controlledby:Jadaun king Vijayapal

Bijai Garh, also known as Vijayamandirgarh or Bijaigarh, is a fort located in Bayana in Bharatpur district.[1] It is approximately 25km from the nearest city, Hindaun. The fort was built by Jadaun Rajput king Vijayapal in 1040 CE.

Bijaigarh contains several old temples and red stones pillars bearing an Inscription of Vishnuvardhan Feudatory of Samudragupta. The fort was described as one of the most famous forts in India by Babur.

Notes and References

  1. Khan . Iqtidar Alam . 1988-01-01 . NEW LIGHT ON THE HISTORY OF TWO EARLY MUGHAL MONUMENTS OF BAYANA . Muqarnas Online . en . 6 . 1 . 75–82 . 10.1163/22118993-90000236 . 0732-2992.