History of Ranthambore Fort | History of Ranthambore Fort (original) (raw)

Ranthambore Fort is prominent for its magnificent architecture. The craftsmanship is unmatched with other forts and monuments of that time. The fort is surrounded by numerous stone pathways, thick walls, water tanks, palaces and temples. Built with the stone that was shovelled from the inner region of the fort, the walls represent the power of its architecture.

The fort also houses several historical and architectural sites such as Bada Mahal, Hammir Court, Phansi Ghar and Dhula Mahal.

There are seven elegantly-designed gates, also known as ‘pols’, namely - Navlakha Pol, Hathi Pol, Ganesh Pol, Andheri Pol, Delhi Pol, Sat Pol and Suraj Pol.