Bijai Garh

{{Short description|Fort in Bharatpur, Rajasthan, India}}

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| built = 1040 CE

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| controlledby = Jadaun king Vijayapal

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Bijai Garh, also known as Vijayamandirgarh or Bijaigarh, is a fort located in Bayana in Bharatpur district.{{Cite journal |last=Khan |first=Iqtidar Alam |date=1988-01-01 |title=NEW LIGHT ON THE HISTORY OF TWO EARLY MUGHAL MONUMENTS OF BAYANA |url=https://brill.com/view/journals/muqj/6/1/article-p75_9.xml |journal=Muqarnas Online |language=en |volume=6 |issue=1 |pages=75–82 |doi=10.1163/22118993-90000236 |issn=0732-2992|url-access=subscription }} It is approximately 25km from the nearest city, Hindaun. The fort was built by Jadaun Rajput king Vijayapal in 1040 CE.

Bijaigarh contains several old temples and red stones pillars bearing an Inscription of Vishnuvardhan Feudatory of Samudragupta. The fort was described as one of the most famous forts in India by Babur.

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Category:Forts in Rajasthan

Category:Tourist attractions in Bharatpur district

Category:Tourist attractions near Hindaun

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