Interesting Facts About Rajasthan's Taragarh Fort

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The Taragarh Fort in Rajasthan's Bundi is famed as the "Star Fort," a 14th-century Rajput stronghold built on a hill.

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It is notable for its unique lack of Mughal influence, its massive cannon "Garbh Gunjan," stunning city views abd intricate paintings.

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Its largest bastion, Bhim Burj, houses a huge, powerful 16th-century cannon known as "Garbh Gunjan" (Thunder from the Womb).

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Folklore speaks of a buried treasure guarded by Afghan warriors and a general sense of ancient suffering within its walls.

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The fort's palaces feature beautiful, detailed paintings, best understood with a guide.

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It includes the Rani Mahal (Queen's Palace), ancient temples, stepwells (baoris), and massive gateways like Gagudi ki Phatak.

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The fort was built from serpentine stone, which gives parts of it a greenish hue.

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It boasts an underground network of tunnels connecting it with different parts of Bundi.

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