Gugor Fort is situated on the hill on the banks of the Parvati river near Gugor town in the Baran district of Rajasthan. Fort Gugor is becoming ruins due to a lack of care and handling. The fort, divided into three parts, contains many heroic stories.
History of Gugor Fort Baran Rajasthan
fort Gugor is a most tourist attraction place of Baran Rajasthan. Which attracts thousands of tourists every year. The history of Fort Gugor is believed to be around 800 years old.
There are ancient chhatris, chess platforms, Rani Mahal, Baba’s dargah situated around the fort and ruins are being lost due to lack of care. At the same time, deep water near the palaces on the banks of river Parvati under the fort is known as Ranidah.
A big waterfall falls during rainy days near Gugor fort. Which attracts tourists. According to the legend, after the Mughals attacked the fort, the queens of the kings who were drawn, jumped into the water and did the Jauhar. That is why this place is known as Ranidah.
Forts in Rajasthan reminds tourists of royalty and bravery, of epic battles and valiant heroes & when battles were fought, sacrifice and brutality came along, and sorrow and death were not far behind. All these battles were fought to capture the hill forts of Rajasthan. If you paint a mental picture of what Rajasthan stands for, the hill forts will immediately flash before your eyes as powerful remnants of these long fought wars and battles. The hill forts were the first structures that were built by powerful Rajput kings, for protecting their kingdoms from enemy attacks was their first priority. Their elevated positions above rugged hills gave them an edge over enemies, & allowed them to monitor their surroundings. These were not small forts by any means, but massive structures, powerful enough to withstand cannonballs & fireballs & large enough to accommodate large armies. They were not only meant for defence, but their strategic location allowed them to control trade activities, & also served as royal residences, where kings & his families lived, along with ministers. You will find these hill forts at innumerable places in Rajasthan, & some of them are so magnificent that they have earned them a place in the prestigious list of UNESCO World Heritage Sites.