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Jalore Fort
Fort in Jalore, Rajasthan, India / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Jalore Fort is the main attraction of Jalore, a town in the Indian state of Rajasthan, one of the nine castles of the Maru, under the Paramaras in the 10th century. It is one of the most famous and impressive forts in the state and has been known through history as the Svangiri or the "golden mount".This fort is a symbol of the valor of Songra Chauhans. The Songra Chauhans made their name all over the world by defeating a cruel Turkic emperor like Alauddin. Veer Veeramdev and Rao Kanhadded Dev defeated a power like Alauddin from this fort to protect their motherland with their valorous might. This fort is a symbol of the valor of Songra Chauhans.With the blessings of Kuldevi Maa Ashapura who is also known as Modara Mata. Chauhan gave a different direction to Jalore and to the fort.
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Jalore Fort | |
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Jalore Quilla or Swanagiri Durg | |
Part of Marwar Rajputana | |
Jalore district, Rajasthan | |
![]() Temples at Jalore Fort | |
Coordinates | 25.3373°N 72.6144°E / 25.3373; 72.6144 |
Type | Hill fort |
Site information | |
Controlled by | Management under S Parmar AND Jodhpur State |
Open to the public | Yes |
Condition | Protected Monument |
Site history | |
Built | 8th–10th centuries AD |