Hindaun Fort

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

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| name = Hindaun Fort

| image = Hindaunfort.jpg

| caption = front of Palace

| partof = Hindaun

| location = Hindaun, Rajasthan, India

| map_type = India Rajasthan

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| type = Fort and Palace

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| materials = Red sandstone, lime and marble

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| condition = Poor

| open_to_public = Yes

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Hindaun Fort is a fort in the area of Hindaun in Karauli District of the Indian state of Rajasthan. The Fort was built by the Dagur clan of Jats who carved out a principality around Hindaun from the Mughal Empire.{{Cite book|last=Singh|first=Raj Pal|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=TKhuAAAAMAAJ&q=Hindaun+|title=Rise of the Jat Power|date=1988|publisher=Harman Publishing House|isbn=978-81-85151-05-2|language=en}}

History

The Hindaun Fort, situated in the Karauli District of Rajasthan, holds significant historical importance from the medieval era. Due to its strategic location, it served as a critical site for regional control and defense. The fort became a key stronghold for the Dagur clan of Jats, who used it as a defensive base against Mughal advances. Throughout its history, the fort has been a witness to numerous battles and sieges, highlighting its role in the region's resistance against Mughal expansion and its tumultuous past in the broader history of Rajasthan.{{Cite web |title=History of Hindaun, Historical Significance of Hindaun |url=https://www.hindaunonline.in/guide/history-of-hindaun |access-date=September 3, 2024 |website=Hindaunonline}}

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