Due to their immense historical importance, UNESCO designated the Hill Forts of Rajasthan as World Heritage Sites in 2013. The group includes the Chittor Fort, Kumbhalgarh, Ranthambore Fort, Gagron Fort, Amer Fort and Jaisalmer Fort. New Delhi: India is a land of forts, and among its many states, Rajasthan particularly stands out in this respect.
During the ancient and medieval times, the Rajputs built several historical forts in the region, with the grandeur and architectural brilliance of those historical monuments eclipsing other forts in the country. Every year, thousands of tourists go to Rajasthan just to witness the massive forts, most of which were built on hilltops due to their important strategic locations. With their massive walls and vast area, the forts inevitably evoke a sense of awe and reverence for the Rajput architecture of those times.
Due to their immense historical importance, UNESCO designated the Hill Forts of Rajasthan as World Heritage Sites in 2013. The group includes the Chittor Fort, Kumbhalgarh, Ranthambore Fort, Gagron Fort, Amer Fort and Jaisalmer Fort. While most of these forts are famous for their historical and cultural values, the Gagron Fort can be arguably deemed as the lesser-known one among them, despite being a heritage site itself.
In this article, we will look back at the history of this fort and also trace its architectural design which has given the place the allure that we see today. Know about the Gagron Fort The Gagron Fort is a .