The Gagron Fort Jhalawar

The Gagron Fort is situated at a distance of about 12 kilometres from Jhalawar. The fort was constracted in between 7th century to 14th century.Situated at the convergence of the rivers Kali Sindh and Ahu.It is bounded by water on three sides. Mukundarrah range of hills is situated behind the fort, it is covered with forests. The fort is recognized as one of those rare forts that are both a jal and a van durg. The Dargah of Mittheshah, the Sufi saint is situated outside the fort. At this dargah, every year, a fair is held The monastery of Saint Pipa Ji, a contemporary of Saint Kabir is as well situated nearby.

Gagron Fort is among the famous 9 forts which have been mentioned in the mythological books of India. This fort was started to build in the 7th century and was completed in the 14th century. Gargon fort of Garagon has recently been renowned internationally as the World Heritage Site with other five forts of Rajasthan by UNESCO. These forts are unique in the fact that they are surrounded by defending natural landscapes like forests, water bodies, etc.