Jalore Fort
| Jalore Fort | |
|---|---|
Jalore Fort or Swanagiri Durg | |
| Part of Marwar Rajputana | |
| Jalore district, Rajasthan | |
Temples at Jalore Fort | |
| Site information | |
| Type | Hill fort |
| Controlled by | Management under S Parmar AND Jodhpur State |
| Open to the public | Yes |
| Condition | Protected Monument |
| Location | |
| Coordinates | 25°20′14″N 72°36′52″E / 25.3373°N 72.6144°E |
| Site history | |
| Built | 8th–10th centuries AD |
Jalore Fort also known as Swarnagiri (golden mountain) is the main attraction of Jalore, a town in the Indian state of Rajasthan, and one of the nine forts of the Maru, under the Paramaras in the 10th century. It is one of the most famous and impressive forts in the state and has been known through history as the Svangiri or the "golden mount".From this fort, the Songra Chauhans defeated the Delhi Sultanate ruler Alauddin Khalji. With the blessings of Kuldevi Maa Ashapura who is also known as Modara Mata. Chauhan gave a different direction to Jalore and to the fort.