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The old fort at
Mandholi is located exactly North of Jaipur's Nahargarh fort and on a good day, is visible with naked eye. In old days it was used as a fire warning structure also. The fort was held by Tanwar Rajputs since the 16th century but before that it belonged to Jats (Jakhar) and before that
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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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The last action witnessed by this fort was the battle of Maonda and
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Mandholi between Rajput forces of Jaipur-Amer and Jat forces of Bharatpur. About 25000 people lost their lives in this battle.
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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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