Gagron Fort

8th century700India

CountryIndia

RegionRajasthan

Period8th century

Year Built700

About Gagron Fort

A UNESCO World Heritage Site. A rare hill and water fort, surrounded by rivers on three sides. Was besieged and conquered multiple times. The Sufi saint Mithashah is buried nearby.

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