Nahargarh Fort

Highlights

• Nahargarh Fort stands on the edge of the Aravalli Hills, overlooking the city of Jaipur in the Indian state of Rajasthan.
• Along with Amber Fort and Jaigarh Fort, Nahargarh once formed a strong defence ring for the city.
• The fort was originally named Sudershangarh, but it became known as Nahargarh, which means 'abode of tigers'.
• The popular belief is that Nahar here stands for Nahar Singh Bhomia, whose spirit haunted the place and obstructed construction of the fort.
• Nahar's spirit was pacified by building a temple in his memory within the fort, which thus became known by his name.

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Modest, respectful clothing is expected at this site.

History

• •Built mainly in 1734 by Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh, the king of Jaipur, the fort was constructed as a place of retreat on the summit of the ridge above the city.
• •Walls extended over the surrounding hills, forming fortifications that connected this fort to Jaigarh, the fort above the old capital of Amber.
• •Though the fort never came under attack during its history, it did see some historical events, notably, including treaties with the Maratha forces who warred with Jaipur in the 18th century.

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