Ranthambore Fort
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Ranthambore Fort lies within the Ranthambore National Park, near the city of Sawai Madhopur in Sawai Madhopur district of Rajasthan, India. the park being the former hunting grounds of the Maharajahs of Jaipur until the time of India's Independence. It is a formidable fort having been a focal point of the historical developments of Rajasthan. The fort is believed to be constructed by numerous kings from several dynasties including The Yadavas, Chahamana Rajputs, Hada Rajputs, Mewar Rajput Kings and then the Delhi Sultanate captured it for a brief time. The fort provides a panoramic view of the surrounding Ranthambore National Park and is now a popular tourist attraction.[1]
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Ranthambore Fort | |
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Type | Fortress |
Location | Sawai Madhopur, Rajasthan, India |
Coordinates | 26°1′13″N 76°27′18″E |
Area | 102 ha (0.39 sq mi) |
Built | 10th Century CE |
Type | Cultural |
Criteria | Cultural: (ii)(iii) |
Designated | 2013 (37th session) |
Part of | Hill Forts of Rajasthan |
Reference no. | 247 |
ID | 247rev-003 |
Region | Asia and the Pacific |
Buffer Zone | 372 ha (1.44 sq mi) |
The Ranthambore Fort was built initially by yadava King Jayant in 5th century A.D. [1] In 2013, at the 37th session of the World Heritage Committee, Ranthambore Fort, along with 5 other forts of Rajasthan, was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site under the group Hill Forts of Rajasthan.[2]