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Location Madhogarh, Haryana, Haryana, India Governing body Archaeological Survey of India Address Mahendragarh, Haryana 123029 Similar Nahar Wildlife Sanctuary, Nahar Singh Mahal, St Thomas Church - Hisar, Ch Surender Singh Me, Crocodile Breeding Centre - K | ||
Madhogarh Fort is located on top of Madhogarh Hill in the Aravalli mountain range, near Madhogarh village, in the Mahendragarh District of Haryana state in India. It is located 12 kilometres (7.5 mi) from Mahendragarh.
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History
The fort was built by the Kachwaha Rajput king Madho Singh I in the first half of the 18th century, when he placed the area under the control of Balwant Singh. The fort is named after Madho Singh I; "Madhogarh" literally means "the fort of Madho". Around 1755, this area passed from the Rajputs to the Maratha Empire.
Architecture
The fort is one of only a few hill forts in Haryana. The architecture is of Hindu Rajput origin.
It has two portions: an upper section on top of the hill, with a ruined main structure, and a smaller section just below the top of the hill. The fort is surrounded by a high and thick wall around the hill with several bastions. Below the sections of the fort, there is a water tank that still stands. The upper complex has a few chambers that appear to be connected to the water tank.
Future development
The Government of Haryana plans to develop an integrated tourist resort incorporating the Madhogarh fort.