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Khandar Fort Located approximately 40 kilometers from Sawai Madhopur, Khandar fort is an epitome of the rich culture and tradition of Rajasthan. The fort also has a significant historical background. It was regarded as the 'security post of Ranthambore' during the times of medieval India. The fort was under the rule of Sisodia kings of Mewar. A visit to this fort will provide you the opportunity to see a number of features that have its roots in the history of the place.
History
The Khander fort was a very coveted fort. The mountains and the steep hills made any siege on the fort very difficult. It is a very popular saying that the fort and the people inside it never lost a war. It was such a favourite strategic spot among the rulers that many kings fought and won many wars for the fort.
The fort being so coveted was passed through many hands throughout the years. The first documented rulers of the fort were the rulers of Mewar. When the Mughals came to India, the fort passed into the hands of the Mughals. During the 18th century when the Maharajas of Jaipur were at their peak, they won over the fort with the help of the British. The Mughal Empire which was already on the decline could not win over the two combined powerful armies. They finally ceded over the fort to the Rajputs.
This fort also belonged to Bargujar Kings and was attacked by AllaudinKhilji.It is very near to the river Chambal and even Banas.
Architecture
One first impression, the fort seems like a massive and intimidating stone structure built on an equally intimidating hill with its steep climb. It makes you think of the difficulty of the medieval period when people climbed such places without the cars and other powerful engine vehicles that we have today. The massive fort with its grey walls is surrounded by hills which are run over by greenery. The main centre of the fort is surrounded by the walls on all the four sides. The walls have four bastions, each of the bastions overlooking a cliff. Though there are many cracks and, in some places, and in some the walls have crumbled down, it remains a strong structure with most of the wall still intact. Many of the tall archways sadly are now in a half-broken state but one could still make out that the archways had been magnificent once with its huge carved stone pillars. The feel and the atmosphere around the palace are one of grandeur in its silence.
Since the Rajputs were the last rulers of the fort, a number of Hindu and Jain temples can be found here. There is the Hanuman Temple in the idol is carved out of a single stone. As hanuman is the supreme protector in Hindu Mythology, this idol showcases a demon at the feet of the god Hanuman. On the topmost part of the fort, there is the Rani Mandir which was made especially for the royal ladies of the family. The Rajputs were known to be very religious and performed many rituals before going off to a war as they believed that it was very auspicious for them. There is also another temple which has a four-armed god.
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.
