Hindaun Fort | |
Partof: | Hindaun |
Location: | Hindaun, Rajasthan, India |
Map Type: | India Rajasthan |
Map Size: | 300 |
Type: | Fort and Palace |
Materials: | Red sandstone, lime and marble |
Condition: | Poor |
Open To Public: | Yes |
Controlledby: | Nobody |
Hindaun Fort, in the area of Hindaun in Karauli District of the Indian state of Rajasthan.The Fort was built by Dagur clan of Jats who carved out a principality around Hindaun from the Mughal Empire.[1]
The Hindaun Fort, situated in the Karauli District of Rajasthan, holds significant historical importance from the medieval era. Due to its strategic location, it served as a critical site for regional control and defense. The fort became a key stronghold for the Dagur clan of Jats, who used it as a defensive base against Mughal advances. Throughout its history, the fort has been a witness to numerous battles and sieges, highlighting its role in the region's resistance against Mughal expansion and its tumultuous past in the broader history of Rajasthan.[2]