At a glance
- Class: a jal (audak) durg; the usual answer when asked which fort is not a giri durg.
- 1423: Sultan Hoshang Shah of Malwa (Mandu) took the fort; Achaldas Khichi fell fighting and the women performed jauhar.
- 1519: Rana Sanga defeated Mahmud Khalji II of Malwa here and took him prisoner.
- Saint Pipa: the king of Gagron who left the throne to become a saint; a disciple of Ramananda and a contemporary of Kabir.
Facts
| Place | Near Jhalawar city, where the Kali Sindh and Ahu meet; water on three sides |
|---|---|
| Builder | Dod Parmars: 11th century in the RBSE book; 12th century (Bijaldev Dod) in other accounts |
| Other names | Dodgarh, Dhulargarh |
| Later rulers | Khichi Chauhans; later Sher Shah and Akbar |
In and near the fort
- Saint Pipa's chhatri and monastery.
- Dargah of the Sufi saint Mitthe Shah (Hamiduddin Chishti), with a yearly fair in Moharram.
- Buland Darwaza, built by Aurangzeb.
Test yourself: asked in exams
RAS Prelims 2023 · Q133
Which of the following fort of Rajasthan is not a Giri Fort ?
- (1)Gagron Fort
- (2)Jalore Fort
- (3)Chittorgarh Fort
- (4)Siwana Fort
Show answer
✓ (1) Gagron Fort
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