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Jalore Fort

A small town in Rajasthan, Jalore, also known as ‘Jalore’, is situated in the state’s South Western part. It is the secretarial head office of the Jalore locality. From Jodhpur city, it is about 140km. In previous times, Jalore was known as Jabalipura, thus christened after a Sage. Jalore was a city full of life during the 8th century. Jalore came under the supremacy of Paramaras, in the 10th century.

 

The main attraction of Jalore city is the Jalore fort. It was one amongst the 9 fortresses, constructed by Paramaras, during the 10th century. The fort is one of the most non-assailable fort, amongst others in India. It had got conquered by many, from the Chouhans, to the Parmars, Popabai and lastly the Muslims. The fort is projected forwards, while having a rocky structure. It is about 1200 feet high. Cannons are mounted upon the walls and the bastions. The entrance gates are huge, and one can get inside any of the four gates, after crossing a meandering slope. The gates are known as Dhruv Pol. Suraj Pol, Siroh Pol and Bal Pol. During the recent times, the chief palace is a deserted place, while certain carcasses are left behind. A handful of mosques inside the Jalore Fort is believed to have been constructed through the aid of the carcass of Hindu shrines and 8 Jains!