Madhogarh Fort, Haryana
| Madhogarh Fort, Mahendragarh district, Haryana, India | |
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Native names Hindi: माधोगढ़, महेंद्रगढ़ ज़िला, हरियाणा, भारत Hindi: माधोगढ़ का किला | |
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| Location | Madhogarh, Haryana, Haryana, India |
| Coordinates | 28°17′52″N 76°1′59″E / 28.29778°N 76.03306°E |
| Built | first half of 18th century |
| Built for | Madho Singh I |
| Architectural style(s) | Hindu |
| Governing body | Archaeological Survey of India |
Madhogarh Fort is located on top of Madhogarh Hill in the Aravalli mountain range, near Madhogarh village, in the Mahendragarh District of Haryana state in India.[1] It is located 12 kilometres (7.5 mi) from Mahendragarh.
History
The fort was built by the Kachwaha Rajput king Madho Singh I in the first half of the 18th century, when he placed the area under the control of Balwant Singh. The fort is named after Madho Singh I; "Madhogarh" literally means "the fort of Madho". Around 1755, this area passed from the Rajputs to the Maratha Empire.[1]
Architecture
The fort is one of only a few hill forts in Haryana. The architecture is of Hindu Rajput origin.
It has two portions: an upper section on top of the hill, with a ruined main structure, and a smaller section just below the top of the hill. The fort is surrounded by a high and thick wall around the hill with several bastions. Below the sections of the fort, there is a water tank that still stands. The upper complex has a few chambers that appear to be connected to the water tank.
Future development
The Government of Haryana plans to develop an integrated tourist resort incorporating the Madhogarh fort.[2][3][4]
References
- 1 2 "Gazetteer of Mahandragarh 1988" (PDF). Haryana Revenue Department. Retrieved 12 Nov 2014.
- ↑ Haryana to develop new tourist spots
- ↑ Convention facilities to be set up
- ↑ Haryana govt to give a boost to tourism