The Ranthambore Fort, one of the most exotic tourist spots in Rajasthan is located at the top of a rocky protrusion in the middle of a forest, which almost literally marks the meeting of the Aravalli and Vindhya hills ranges. It is one of the oldest forts in the country and is said to have been built in 944 AD a Chauhan warrior. The fort is huge and covers an area of approximately 7 kilometers in circumference. It repulsed attempts by great warriors such as Alaudin Khilji, Kutub-ud-din, Feroz Tughlaq, Bahadur Shah of Gujarat. The most successful ruler of this fort is known to have been Rao Hammir in the 11th century. According to a legend this fort had witnessed the mass suicide of over a thousand women as they chose to do it instead of falling prey to the armies of a victorious invader.
The reign of the fort went into the hands of the Mughals in 1528 and even the great emperor "Akbar" is said to have stayed at the fort between 1558 and 1559.
The Fort was finally gifted by the Mughals in the late 17th century to the Maharaja of Jaipur, who ruled his kingdom not far away from the magnificent fort at Amer. The fort then remained with the royal family of Jaipur. The surrounding jungles which now form the National Park were then the royal hunting grounds. This turned out to be a boon for the forest as hunting was extremely well controlled and the wilderness allowed to flourish. A trip to the fort is a thrilling experience. The first thing that hits you is the breathtaking view in every direction. The interiors of the fort are also stunning.
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