Fort Madhogarh

Not to be confused with Madhogarh Fort, Haryana.

Fort Madhogarh a historic fort located in Madhogarh Village, 42 km from Jaipur, off the Jaipur - Agra highway (NH 11). Built nearly 400 years ago by Madho Singh Ji, it was later renovated and converted into a heritage hotel by Thakur Bhawani Singh Ji in July 2000. Fort Madhogarh is a 17th-century hill fort located in Madhogarh village near Jaipur, Rajasthan, India. It was built by Madho Singh of the Kachhwaha Rajput clan and later granted as a hereditary estate to Thakur Pratap Singh of the Bhati clan by Maharaja Sawai Ram Singh II. The fort is historically linked to the 1787 Battle of Tunga and was converted into a heritage hotel by the descendants of Thakur Bhawani Singh in 2000. Known for its Rajput architecture and panoramic views of the surrounding countryside, it now offers restored suites and hospitality services.

Fort Madhogarh

History

Fort Madhogarh is around 400-year-old, it was built by Madho Singh who belongs to a Rajput of Kachhwaha Clan. The Madhogarh Fort was given to Thakur Pratap Singh, a Rajput of Bhati clan as hereditary estate by Maharaja Sawai Ram Singh II after his marriage in Madhogarh family. In 2000, it was converted into a heritage hotel by the family of Thakur Bhawani Singh.^[1] A historic fort linked to battle of Marathas in 1787.^[2] Overlooking the Tunga battlefield and a Rajasthani village inhabited by communities of artisans, it relieves the luxuries of yore in the restored and renovated apartments, including the Pratap Mahal suite, which was once occupied by Maharaja Pratap Singh while leading the campaign, and deodhi phoola mahal.^[3]

Architecture

The Fort Madhogarh feature arched stone lintels, and narrow gun‑loops are set into the walls for defense. A U‑shaped layout encloses a central courtyard, around which the Pratap Mahal suite and the Deodhi Phoola Mahal are arranged.^[3][4] Fort Madhogarh today offers 51 rooms and suites, including hill-facing chambers within the old fort and pavilion suites in newly built wings.^[5]