Hill Fort Kesroli Explained

The Hill Fort of Kesroli is a 14th-century fort located in Alwar district, Rajasthan, India. It is now a heritage hotel managed by Neemrana Hotels group.,[1] [2] known for its turrets, ramparts, and arched verandahs and today considered one of the best heritage hotels in India.[3]

History

It was built back in 14th century by Yaduvanshi Rajput kings who are said to be descendants of Lord Krishna.[4] [5] [6] The fort was then occupied by Khanzadas after having converted to Islam in the middle of the 14th century.[7]

Through the centuries, the seven-turreted fort has changed hands many times. It then finally came back into the hands of the Rajputs in 1775, at the time the princely state of Alwar was founded.[8] The fort knew a golden period under Ranawat Thakur Bhawani Singh (1882–1934).[9]

In 2004, the fort was leased to heritage company Neemrana Hotels by Wing Cdr. Mangal Singh. Subsequently, it was restored by co-owners of the group and restorers, Aman Nath and Francis Wacziarg.[10] [11]

Description

The Hill Fort of Kesroli is a 31-room hotel.[12]

External links

Notes and References

  1. http://archive.neemranahotels.com/kesroli/index.html.htm? Hill Fort Kesroli
  2. http://www.tripadvisor.in/Hotel_Review-g679018-d307639-Reviews-Hill_Fort_Kesroli-Alwar_Rajasthan.html Hill Fort Kesroli
  3. News: India: Catch this: Joanna Symons reports on heritage hotels in India. . 4 January 2003.
  4. Web site: Living it up at a 14th Century Fort Hill Fort-Kesroli - 14th Century, Alwar . “The origins however, can be traced back to over seven centuries, when it was built by the Yaduvanshi Rajputs who claimed to be descendants of Lord Krishna. Later on, they converted to Islam around the middle of the 14th century and came to be known asKhanzadas. It was reclaimed by the Rajputs in 1775 before they founded the princely state of Alwar.” . 2024-12-02 . www.neemranahotels.com . en.
  5. Web site: How a stay in 14th century Hill Fort-Kesroli will redefine all notions of a vacation? Times of India Travel . 2024-12-02 . timesofindia.indiatimes.com.
  6. Book: Sinha, Juhi . Beyond the Dunes: Journeys in Rajasthan . 2007 . Penguin Books India . 978-0-14-306306-3 . en.
  7. Web site: About Us Hill Fort, Alwar Resorts in Kesroli, Rajasthan. 2020-06-14. www.neemranahotels.com. en.
  8. Book: Martinelli, Antonio . Princely Rajasthan: Rajput Palaces and Mansions . Michell . George . 2004-10-14 . Harry N. Abrams . 978-0-86565-240-8 . en.
  9. Book: RajRAS . Art Architecture & Culture of Rajasthan . 2018-03-02 . RajRAS . en.
  10. News: Ruins revisited . https://web.archive.org/web/20041210064550/http://www.hindu.com/mp/2004/07/29/stories/2004072900680300.htm . dead . 10 December 2004 . . 29 July 2004 .
  11. News: The heritage tourism specialists. . 31 October 2010 .
  12. Panchali Dey, How a stay in 14th century Hill Fort-Kesroli will redefine all notions of a vacation?, Indiatimes.com, 7 August 2018

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