Bajrangarh Fort
Bajrangarh Fort (also known as Jharkon) is located in Bajrangarh village of Guna District in the Indian state of Madhya Pradesh.[1][2]
Bajrangarh Fort | |
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Village | |
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| Country |  India |
| State | Madhya Pradesh |
| Region | Gwalior |
| District | Guna |
| Elevation | 477 m (1,565 ft) |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Hindi, |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| PIN | 473249 |
| Telephone code | 07542 |
The Bajrangarh fort lies at an altitude of around 92.3 metres (303 ft) and is in ruins.[3]
Geography
The fort is about 10 kilometres (6.2 mi) from Guna on Guna to Aron road on the bank of Chapet river around 8 kilometres (5.0 mi) south-west of Guna city. It spreads over 72 bighas of land on a high hill.
Precincts
The Bajrangarh fort had four gates in four directions. Inside the fort, Moti Mahal, Rangmahal, Ram Mandir, and Bajrang Mandir are still intact.
There is a big step well inside the complex that was used for storing drinking water for the horses. The fort also has an ancient temple which is frequented by local inhabitants.
References
- Singh, Ajai Pal (1987). Forts and Fortifications in India: With Special Reference to Central India. Agam Kala Prakashan.
- Hunter, William Wilson (1885). The Imperial Gazetteer of India. Trübner & Company.
- General, India Office of the Registrar (1968). Census of India, 1961. Manager of Publications.