Mandalgarh

Mandalgarh is a city and a municipality in Bhilwara district in the Indian state of Rajasthan. The place, situated at a distance of 54 km towards South-East of Bhilwara. It is sub division,tehsil and panchayat samiti of same name.The place is of historical importance because it was the scene of many a fierce battle during the mediaeval times, according to the Muslim historians. The place was taken twice by Mahmud Khilji of Malwa in the middle of the fifteenth century, and subsequently appears to have belonged alternately to the Ranas of Mewar and the Mughal emperors. In or about 1650, Shah Jahan granted it in Jagir to Raja Roop Singh of kishanGarh, who partially built a palace here, but Rana Raj Singh retook it in 1660.

One of the most beautiful Forts and Palaces in Rajasthan, Mandalgarh is worth a visit while on tour to Rajasthan. Mandalgarh Fort is located at a distance of 52 Kms from the city of Bhilwara. The fort has a rich story of historical importance because it was the scene of many fierce battle during the 15th to the 19th centuries. This Fort is 1 km long and is at a height of 1850 ft. It offers a panoramic view of the area of in and around the city.