Ranthambore Fort stands on a high plateau right above the forest, its massive stone walls, gateways and ruined palaces rising from cliffs. Walking up the stone path through gateways you see langurs on the walls, peacocks calling from trees, and occasional views of lakes and forest below. Inside, the fort is like a separate world: old palaces, temples, water tanks and ramparts spread across rocky ground with big banyan trees and langurs everywhere. From the edges you get spectacular views over the national park, Padam Talao and Rajbagh, with the possibility of spotting animals far below.
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History & highlights
Ranthambore Fort’s origins go back at least to around the 10th century; Rajasthan Tourism notes it was built by the Chauhan rulers and strategically used to control trade routes between north and central India. It became the stronghold of Hammir Deo (Hammir Dev Chauhan) in the late 13th century, who resisted Delhi Sultanate forces until Alauddin Khalji’s siege in 1301–1303, a key episode in Rajput–Sultanate wars. Over centuries it passed between Rajputs, Delhi Sultans and Mughals before becoming part of the Jaipur state. In 2013 the fort was inscribed as part of the UNESCO World Heritage serial site “Hill Forts of Rajasthan,” recognised as a classic example of a forest hill fort with early palace remains linked to Hammir’s reign.
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