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Taragarh Fort is an ancient fort located atop the Nagpahari Hill in Ajmer. It is one of the oldest forts in India and also one of the prime places of sightseeing in Ajmer.
Taragarh is considered as the first hill fort of Asia and was built by King Ajaypal Chauhan in 1100 AD on the pinnacle of 800 foot high Taragarh Hill overlooking Ajmer. It was constructed at a time when the Aravalli mountain ranges were above the snowlines. During the Mughal rule in Ajmer, the Taragarh Fort was used as an important center of military activity. After this, the fort was used as a sanatorium during the British occupation in Ajmer.
Taragarh Fort is a spectacular and outstanding example of Rajasthani architecture. The fort has six huge gates. The battlements run along the top of the hill. The walls are two miles (3 km) in circumference and the fort can only be approached by way of a very steep slope. Miran Saheb Ki Dargah is located inside the fort. Miran Saheb, a brave warrior and also the governor of the fort sacrificed his life defending and protecting Taragarh against an enemy invasion.
The fort can be reached by a Jeep and the route has a lot of twists and turns. Visitors can also reach by a steep 1.5 hours climb which starts beyond the Adhai Din ka Jhonpra Mosque. The fort provides an excellent and panoramic view of Ajmer town.
Taragarh Fort History
Taragarh Fort was erected in the year 1354 AD by Maharaja Ajay Pal Chauhan, who was a Rajput clan. The entire credit goes to him for building a hilltop fortress, which is believed to be the first in Asia of its kind. It is the Ajmer City was commanded by the Rajputs. This was the Mewar area from 1365 Ad to 1509 Ad This fort was very important in the Battle of Panipath-II in the year 1556 AD. There after the Islamic rulers tried to occupy this province over centuries. The Akbar a Mughal emperor of north sized this province and kept under Mughal rules till the 18th century Ad There after it went to the Maratwad rulers. From the 19th century Ad it was in the hands of the British controls, which ruined this fort for their military purposes. Now it's a ruined remain of the past history of the past glory.
Taragarh Fort Architecture
Taragarh Fort is exclusively built up on the Rajput architectural form. This is a massive fortification, constructed with the locally available sandstones and the granite stone from the Aravali Mountains. It is constructed on the peak of the Taragarh Hill. This fortress has three huge main gates. Presently the Laxhmi Pol is the only standing gate. The Phuta Darwaza is half destroyed by the British and the Gagudi ki Phatak is in ruin stage. Its ramparts run across a (3 Km) area in a circular form on the citadel mount. Inside this fortress there are many complexes built. The main structure is of single storied building with vast importance. It has spacious room and halls. The remarkable part of this fort is that, it's one side is very steep slope and the other side of this fort has a slanting slope towards the Ajmer City. The steep hill side is never approached by anyone in this fort history. There are mane made reservoirs found here to cater the water need to this fort.
These are actually the mined areas for construction purpose and the pit was later converted in to water catchment tanks. There is a splendid palace inside this fortified area named as Rani Mahal, which was supposed to be used by the queen's and its female servants. It do consist a Dharga inside this complex, built for its governor named Miran Saheb, who was killed in a war and this tomb was built in his memory. Another significance of this fort is its, Tunnels underneath this fort, it is said to be well travelled inside this mount and one can't come out side without a proper map of this tunnel. This fort has a huge projectile cannon named Garbh Gunjam, which has safe guarded this fort in many wars.
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.
