Places to See
The Lohagarh Fort
The
Lohagarh Fort, true to its name stood solidly in front of many British attacks,
and frustrated them to no ends. It faced the British onslaught four times
and after a long seige they had to withdrwaw, but Lord Lake, however was successful
in capturing it in 1804. It is very different form the other forts in state,
there is no flamboyance associated to fort but it generates an aura of strength
and magnificence. The fort is surrounded with moat which was previously filled
with water to ward off the enemy attacks. The sandy ramparts were strengthened
by sandy battlements, thus the enemy guns proved of no avail. Some interesting
monuments in the fort are Kishori Mahal, Mahal Kand Kothi Khas. Moti Mahal
and toweres like Jawahar Burj and Fateh Burj were erected to commemorate the
victory over the Mughals and the British army. The Gateway has paintings of
huge elephants.
Government Museum
The building Kamra Khas within the fort has been convereted into a museum,
displaying a rich collection of antiquities, exquisite sculptures and some
ancient inscriptions. The sculptures speak volumes about the art of a bygone
era and culture typical of this area. The inscriptions are of immense historical
value and helps in tracing back the royal lineage as well as the local life.
Timings : 10 AM to 4 PM
(Colsed on Friday)
Jawahar Burg and Fateh Burg
These monuments inside the fort were built by Surajmal to commemorate the
victory over Mughals and British. The monuments reflecting in the glory of
past are worth visiting.
The Palace
It is a fine blend of Mughal and Rajput architecture, built in various phases
by different Maharajas. The magnificent apartments are richly decorated with
patterened floor tiles with exquisite intricate designs. The museum occupies
the main central wing depicting sollections dating back to 2nd century, which
relflect the art and skill of the region.
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