Jalore Fort Rajasthan India

Jalore Fort 

Jalore Fort is located in Jalore district of the state of Rajasthan, Jalore district has been an important site of the Middle East in the south-west of Rajasthan. The Fort of Jalore is one of the important fortified forts of Marwar. It was constructed in the 8th century i.e. Gurjara Pratihara period. This fort is built by the Hindu method.

A famous plot about the Jalore Fort, considered as one of the most invincible forts in the country - "The sky explodes, the earth turns upside down, the iron armor falls to pieces, the body has to fight alone, but Jalore Do not surrender”.

Jalore fort Rajasthan

Jalore Fort 

Built-in the traditional Hindu architectural style, the Jalor Fort is situated on a steep hill at a height of 1200 meters. The fort of Jalore was so high that it was suitable for a panoramic view of the entire city.

Jabalipur or Jallahur is a fallen fort built on the banks of the Sukdi River. Sohangarh and Savarnagiri are known as Kanakachal. This fort was built in the 8th century by Emperor Nagabhatta I (730 to 760) of the Pratihara Kshatriya dynasty, making Jalore the capital of the country. To date, no invader could open the gate of this fort through the attack. After the Pratihar Rajputs migrated from Jalore, this fort was ruled by several rulers in turn, including Parmar, Sonagara Chauhan, Khilji, etc. But originally this fort belongs to the Pratihara dynasty.

Jalore Fort History

The actual construction period of the Jalore Fort is unknown, although it is believed that the fort was built between the 8th – 10th centuries. The city of Jalore was ruled by the Parmar Rajputs in the 10th century. The fort of Jalore is a 10th-century fortress and one of the nine palaces of the "Maru" (desert) that was under Parmar (a dynasty of Rajput Kings).

During the reign of Kanhardev Chauhan, the Sultan of Delhi Alauddin Khilji attacked here in 1311 AD.

Jalore Kila

The artillery of the fort of Jalore is very attractive. It is said that it was a Sanskrit school built by Parmar Raja Bhoj, which was later converted to a mosque by the Muslim overlords of the fort and started to be called Topkhana Masjid.

Interesting facts of Jalore Fort

When Alauddin Khilji attacked the Jalore Fort, several Rajput soldiers were killed, their wives jumped into a burning fire pond and killed themselves to save their honor from opposing the army. It was a popular tradition of the highest sacrifice among Rajput women and was known as "Jauhar".

Jalore Fort 

The main attraction of the fort here in the desolate residential palace, now abandoned with ruined symmetrical walls with huge rock formations all around.

From Hindu temples to Jain temples to mosques, representing the holy places of various rulers of this place, you will find them all inside the Jalore Fort complex. 

Visiting Time Jalore Fort - 10 AM to 5 PM                          Enter fees Jalore fort - Nil

How to reach Jalore Fort

The nearest airport is Jodhpur Airport which is just 141 km from Jalore. At the airport itself, cabs and taxis are available in plenty to Jalore Fort.

Being located on National Highway No. 15, one can reach Jalore via Rajasthan Roadways / Private Bus Service from Jaipur, Ajmer, Ahmedabad, Surat, and Bombay.

The nearest railway station is Jalore Railway Station 05KM, which is well connected to all major cities of India through Indian Railways.

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