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Hiranagar Fort

Kathua district, India

Hiranagar Fort
Hiranagar Fort. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.

The Hiranagar Fort, also known as Jasmergarh Fort is a historic fort located in the town of Hiranagar in the Kathua district of Jammu and Kashmir, India. Built in the mid-19th century by Raja Hira Singh, the fort served as an administrative and military center for the region during the Dogra rule. Positioned on a slight elevation, the fort overlooks the surrounding plains and houses remnants of royal architecture, including a palace and prison complex.

Fort data from Wikidata (CC0). Summary from Wikipedia (CC BY-SA).

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