Ranthambhor Fort

The history of the area Sawai Madhopur revolves round the Ranthambhor Fort. Surrounded by the Vindhyas and Aravalis, amidst vast and denuded tracts of Rajasthan, lies the oasis of biomass in an ecological desert, the Great Ranthambhor. No one knows exactly when this fort was built. The most eminent ruler of the fort was Rao Hamir who ruled around 1296 AD.

There are various places of historical interest inside the fort namely Toran Dwar, Mahadeo Chhatri, Sameton Ki Haveli, 32-pillared Chhatri, Mosque and the Ganesh temple, the biggest attraction of the fort.  

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