Kota in southern Rajasthan is a place with a chequered history. Once a small village with forested landscape, the real transformation of Kota took place after the Rajputs and princely rulers took over. Today, the forts, palaces and gardens of Kota reflect the erstwhile glory of the place. The most magnificent of these monuments is Taragarh Fort, built in 12th century by the founder of Kota Ajay Pal Chauhan.
About Taragarh Fort
The main entrance to the imposing Taragarh fort is located some 39 kms away from the town centre that can be approached by a sharply sloping road. The main gateway of the fort has some meticulous carvings of elephants. Infact, there are three gateways to the fort. They are named Lakshmi Pol, Phuta Darwaza and Gagudi ki Phatak. Most parts of these impressive gateways are now in ruins.
During its heydays, Taragarh fort was renowned for its tunnels crisscrossing the entire hillside. These tunnels allowed the king and his deputies to flee in case there was an imminent danger to their lives from enemies. Unfortunately, no maps of these tunnels are available in present times.
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