Forts and Rajasthan are a match made in heaven. You will find a medium to majestic fort in every city of Rajasthan, because it literally means the land of kings, Rajasthan.
Rajasthan’s forts were primarily built for defense and strategic control of the region. They served as strongholds for rulers, offering protection against invaders and controlling trade routes and important areas. Beyond their military function, these forts also housed royal families, administrative offices, and even urban settlements, showcasing a blend of defensive architecture and royal grandeur.
Whether you want more info about those forts or want to give a treat to your eyes by visiting them in person as a tourist, here is the info guide about the forts of the last princely states that became part of modern-day Rajasthan:
| Princely States | Forts |
|---|---|
| Ahirwal | Bawal Fort, Rewari |
| Kingdom of Amber | Amber Fort, Jaigarh Fort and Nahargarh Fort in Jaipur Other Forts around Jaipur – Moti Doongari Fort, Bhangarh Fort, and Chomu Fort Palace etc. |
| Banswara state | The Kushalgarh Fort in Banswara |
| Bharatpur State | Lohagarh Fort in Bharatpur |
| Bikaner State | Junagarh Fort and Dundlod Fort |
| Bundi State | Taragarh Fort and Garh Palace Nawal Sagar (Bundi’s Lake Fort) |
| Dholpur state | Shergarh Fort in Dholpur |
| Dungarpur state | Vijaygarh Fort of Dungarpur |
| Hadoti | Gagron Fort in Jhalawar, Taragarh Fort in Bundi (known for its impressive bastion, Bheem Burj, and its rainwater harvesting system), Shahabad Fort (known for its strong construction and strategic location in a dense forest area), Shergarh Fort in Baran (fort is another example of the military architecture of the region) |
| Jhalawar State | Gagron Fort of Jhalawar |
| Kanthal State | Kanthal state is another name of the Pratapgarh princely state, so it includes the same forts as Pratapgarh |
| Kingdom of Jaisalmer | The main Jaisalmer Fort is located on the Hill in the present-day Jaisalmer district Headquarters, and other forts around the kingdom include Mohangarh Fort, the Pokaran Fort, Devikot Fort, Khaba Fort and Ghotaru Fort |
| Kishangarh State | Taragarh Fort and Kishangarh Fort, also known as Roopangarh Fort Ajmer Fort and Museum |
| Kota state | |
| Kushalgarh | |
| Lawa Thikana | |
| Kingdom of Marwar | |
| Kingdom of Mewar | |
| Pratapgarh State | |
| Shahpura state | |
| Sirohi state | |
| Tonk State |