Bijai Garh, also known as Vijayamandirgarh or Bijaigarh, is a fort located in Bayana in Bharatpur district.[1] It is approximately 25km from the nearest city, Hindaun. The fort was built by Jadaun Rajput king Vijayapal in 1040 CE.

Bijai Garh
External wall of Bijai Garh
TypeFort
Site information
Controlled byJadaun king Vijayapal
Site history
Built1040 CE
In useHistoric

Bijaigarh contains several old temples and red stones pillars bearing an Inscription of Vishnuvardhan Feudatory of Samudragupta. The fort was described as one of the most famous forts in India by Babur.

References

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  1. ^ Khan, Iqtidar Alam (1 January 1988). "NEW LIGHT ON THE HISTORY OF TWO EARLY MUGHAL MONUMENTS OF BAYANA". Muqarnas Online. 6 (1): 75–82. doi:10.1163/22118993-90000236. ISSN 0732-2992.

26°53′12″N 77°14′12″E / 26.88665°N 77.23678°E / 26.88665; 77.23678

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