Forts In Shekhawati


Dundlod Fort Dundlod Jhunjhunu

The Fort of Dundlod is an embodiment of cultural amalgamation of Rajputana and Mughal School of Art and Architecture. Its motif of flowers and foliage, minarets, mythological paintings, archaic furniture, wall hangings of arrows and shields have remained unchanged since hoary past. Here commercialism of artificial world could not slip in. Staying in Dundlod Fort is almost like living through the days of James Tod who described the splendors of Rajasthan. On every dawn the first ray of the sun befalls over the fort as an eternal bliss to the land of mystique and charisma.
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Badalgarh Fort 

The fort of Badalgarh was originally known as Faizalgarh as it was constructed by Kayamkhani ruler Nawab Faizal Khan in the beginning of the 16th century. Later the Shekhawat ruler Maharao Shardul Singhji took over the fort when he captured Jhunjhunu. Since then the Fort remained in the family of Panchpana under Dundlod in the ownership of Late Thakur Rawal Harnath Singhji Bahadur until 1947. Under the Jagirdari resumption act. the fort was handed over to the Birla’s, a prominent business family of Shekhawati.

The Laxmangarh Fort 

There is a very rich and inspiring history attached to the imposing fort built by Rao Raja Laxman Singhji of Sikar, in the year 1805. Before Lachhmangarh came into existence, this hilly region was known as ‘Ber’ a small non-descriptive village.
Folklore has it that once while returning from Fatehpur, Rao Raja Laxman Singhji was relaxing on the foothills of ‘Ber’ (where the fort stands today) when he saw an awe-inspiring scene. A wolf came from somewhere and attacked a newly born lamb. The wolf tried very hard to kill the lamb but the mother sheep put up a tough front and fought the wolf bravely compelling him to leave .   On seeing this incident, Rao Rajaji and his companions decided to build a fort at this site and considered the foothill to be a ‘Veer Bhoomi’ (Land of the Brave). 

The Surajgarh Fort 

The town of Surajgarh in the Shekhawati region of Rajasthan derives its name from the 18th century fortified Palace SURAJGARH. The name literally means "The Castle of The Sun". This 4 acre fortified palace is being lovingly restored to give our guests the experience of living like a Maharaja.
Established in 1780 by ThakurSuraj Mal, BISSAU (Thikana) shekhawat (Sadhani clan) the township of Surajgarh came up with the construction of the fort, for the construction of the fort not only offered employment to the people from the neighboring villages, but after its completion also offered a safe sanctuary from marauding bandits and invading armies.

Mahansar Fort 

Mahansar fort was build in 1768 by Thakur Nahar Singh. The fort is very strong and important from the point of security as it is situated on the location which is surrounded by deep trenches and Racine from all sides. There are two ancient temples and a well in fort which were used during the war. There are 30 bastioned out of which 26 age unmarred and 4 one malted and 2big and strong main gate with polices and baradari witch beautiful paintings.

Khetri Fort & Mahal 

The key magnetism in Khetri is a fort that was established by “Raja Ajit Singh Shekhawat Saheb Bahadur”. This Fort is the summit of Khetri for a picturesque view of the city and its neighborhood. There exists a negligible influence of wall paintings in Khetri edifices. These are unadorned but the statues here are created in a truly imaginative manner. The marvelous view from Khetri fort is a spectacular experience. It also has an amazing yet tiny marble temple.