Rajasthan Tour Operator

Taragarh Fort Bundi

Taragarh Fort Bundi has a structure like a star (Tara' means 'Star') and was constructed in 1354, by Rao Bar Singh. Unlike most forts (made of sandstone) it is built with serpentine stone (green colored) and is situated vertically on a steep hill side. It is considered to be one of the oldest forts in Rajasthan and has no elements of Mughal or any other architectural influence. It has seen many rulers like the Rajputs, Marathas, Mughals and many battles as well. The fort has another unique feature of many having tunnels built running across the hill. However, these are now inaccessible, one, due to lack of actual map and two, due to the miserable condition the fort is in.
Once we were through the beautiful Chitrashala we embarked on the steep climb to the top of the hill, to the Taragarh Fort. The guards at Chitrashala helped us refill our water bottles* and select solid sticks to keep the monkeys at bay and help in the trek.

Taragarh Fort History
It is believed that the Taragarh Fort was the first Hill Fort in India. The fort is also one of the oldest forts in Rajasthan that have seen a number of battles and rulers from Rajput, Muslim, Maratha and the British conquerors till date. The fort also has a historic Dargah of Hazrat Miran Syed Hussain Asghar Khangswar who was the governor of Ajmer at the time when Sultan Shahabuddin Ghori was the ruler here. But after the death of Qutubuddin Aibak, Chauhan and Rajput rulers combined attacked the fort and Miran Syed Hussain Asghar Khangswar was killed there.

Architecture and Attractions
Taragarh Fort was very popular for its tunnels crossing the entire hillside. However, these tunnels are now unreachable for the want of proper maps of Rajasthan. The main of its ramparts is the 16th-century bastion known as the Bhim Burj, on which was once mounted a particularly large cannon called Garbh Gunjam, or ‘Thunder from the Womb’. Taragarh Fort is a mark of previous Chauhan charm and has some huge water tanks in it. These water tanks were built to store water and supply it to the residents during a time of water crisis. The water reservoirs have been fixed out of the rocky base of the fort. There is a Rani Mahal in the fort which is a small palace within the compound, and it is built for the wives and concubines of kings.
The Taragarh Mahal has, however, lost most of its charm as the shine of its remarkable mural works and the marked glass windows have entirely washed-out away within the time. The Taragarh fort also has a Miran Saheb ki Dargah. He was once governor of the fort and died in an encounter. This apartment is located in Nagpahari of Aravalli ranges, and the fort describes attractive archaeology and history. The gateway to the fort is designed by wild elephants. The huge reservoirs carved out of rock and Bhim Burj, the largest battlement, on which is mounted a cannon. It offers an excellent view of the town and bird-watching, which is another attraction among tourists.

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