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The old fort at
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The fort is a three-story structure with four gumbaj (circular pillars). The underground room is safest and used for storage; the main floor had five rooms with circular pillars in four directions to cover any enemy attack. The top floor was for observation and additional provisions and people.
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Mandholi was part of Virat Janpad, and was ruled by tribal Meena rulers since antiquity, they were forced out of power by Jat rulers who were defeated by
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Rajasthan, situated in the lathati or bottom area of the hill. It was renovated recently and converted as a water park.
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