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historical fort in Rajasthan, India
The Bhangarh Fort is a 16th-century fort built in the Rajasthan state of India. The town was established during the rule of Bhagwant Das as the residence of his second son, Madho Singh. The fort and its precincts are well preserved.
Within 1 km of Bhangarh Fort.
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Ridge-top military fort above Amber that guarded the Kachhwaha capital; home to the huge Jaivana cannon and long views over Amer.
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