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 LOHAGARH
FORT OR THE ‘IRON FORT’
Conceived and designed to last for years-Lohagarh
Fort, true to its name, stood solidly against many
attacks by the British, frustrating them to no end. It
faced the British onslaught four times and after a
long siege they had to withdraw, but Lord Lake’s
Bharatpur for the British.
It is very different from the other forts in the
State. There is no flamboyance associated with this
fort, but it radiates an aura of strength and
magnificence. The fort is surrounded by a moat, which
was filled with water to ward off the enemy attacks.
Sandy battlements strengthened the sandy ramparts,
thus the enemy guns proved of no avail.
Some interesting monuments in the fort are Kishori
Mahal, Mahal Khas, Moti Mahal and Kothi Khas. Jawahar
Burj and Fateh Burj, inside the fort, were built by
Suraj Mal to commemorate the victories over the
Mughals and the British. The Ashtadhatu (eight-metal)
gateway has paintings of huge elephants. |
