Bijai Garh, also known as Vijayamandirgarh or Bijaigarh, is a fort located in Bayana in Bharatpur district.[1] It is approximately 25km from the nearest city, Hindaun. The fort was built by Jadaun Rajput king Vijayapal in 1040 CE.
| Bijai Garh | |
|---|---|
 External wall of Bijai Garh | |
| Type | Fort |
| Site information | |
| Controlled by | Jadaun king Vijayapal |
| Site history | |
| Built | 1040 CE |
| In use | Historic |
Bijaigarh contains several old temples and red stones pillars bearing an Inscription of Vishnuvardhan Feudatory of Samudragupta. The fort was described as one of the most famous forts in India by Babur.
References edit
- ^ Khan, Iqtidar Alam (1 January 1988). "NEW LIGHT ON THE HISTORY OF TWO EARLY MUGHAL MONUMENTS OF BAYANA". Muqarnas Online. 6 (1): 75–82. doi:10.1163/22118993-90000236. ISSN 0732-2992.
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