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Forts of Rajasthan
Forts of Rajasthan Forts of Rajasthan 1. Fort of Gagraun (Jhalawar) Type: A Water Fort (Jal Durg), situated at the confluence of the Kali Sindh and Ahu rivers . Construction: Originally built by Parmar rulers, hence it is also called Dodgarh or Dhulargarh . Deven Singh later captured it after defeating Bijaldev Dodd . The fort is constructed on rocks without a foundation . History: The fort witnessed two major 'sakas' (battles ending in Jauhar). The first occurred in 1423 AD during the reign of Achladas Khichi against Hoshang Shah of Malwa, an event documented by Shivdas Gadan in 'Achaladas khichi re vachnika' . The second saka took place in 1444 AD when Palhan Singh was attacked by Mahmud Khilji of Malwa, who renamed the fort 'Mustaffabad' . Emperor Akbar later granted the fort to Prithviraj Rathore of Bikaner . Major Places: Buland Darwaza: Built by Aurangzeb . Dargah of Meethe Sahab: The tomb of Sufi saint Hamiduddin is located here . Madhusudan Temple: Built by Du…