Nahargarh Fort

Nahargarh Fort stands on the edge of the Aravalli Hills, overlooking the city of Jaipur in the Indian state of Rajasthan. Along with Amer Fort and Jaigarh Fort, Nahargarh once formed a strong defence ring for the city. The fort was originally named Sudershangarh, but it became known as Nahargarh, which means 'abode of tigers'. The popular belief is that Nahar here stands for Nahar Singh Bhomia, whose spirit haunted the place and obstructed construction of the fort. Nahar's spirit was pacified by building a temple in his memory within the fort, which thus became known by his name.

Nahargarh Fort
Roof Terrace of the Fort
LocationJaipur, Rajasthan
Coordinates26.937255°N 75.815490°E / 26.937255; 75.815490
Built1734
Location of Nahargarh Fort in Jaipur
Nahargarh Fort (Rajasthan)
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