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The Bahu
Fort is
a
historic fort in
the
city
of Jammu, Jammu
and
Kashmir.
Constructed
on
the
banks
on Tawi
River,
the
ancient
fort
is
believed
to
be
constructed
by
Raja
Bahulochan
around
3,000
years
ago.
It
is
believed
that
the
first
renovation
of
this
fort
was
undertaken
by
Maharaja Ranjit
Singh during
Dogra
Rule
in
18th
century.[1]Â The
fort
is
a
religious
place,
and
within
its
precincts
has
a
temple
dedicated
to
the Hindu goddess Kali.
The
temple
is
known
locally
as
the
"Bawe
Wali
Mata
temple".Coordinates32.7261°N
74.8803°ETypeFort & TempleSite
informationControlled byGovernment
of
Jammu
and
KashmirOpen to
the publicYesConditionGoodSite
historyBuilt3,000
years
agoBuilt byRaja
BahulochanMaterialsSandstone StonesGarrison
informationOccupantsTempleThe
earliest
historical
recorded
link
to
the
fort
is
that
of
Raja
Jambu
Lochan
and
his
brother
Bahu
Lochan,
sons
of
a
powerful
ruler
Agnigarbha
II
of
the
Jammu
dynasty
of Suryavanshi kings.
Bahu,
the
eldest
of
Agnigarbha's
18
sons,
is
credited
with
establishing
the
Jammu
city
and
building
the
fort.
The
earlier
fort
structure
was
modified
over
the
years
to
a
stronger
fortified
structure.
The
present
fort
was
rebuilt,
probably
at
the
same
location
as
the
ancient
fort,
by
Autar
Dev,
the
grandson
of
King
Kapoor
Dev
in
1585.
Over
the
years
the
fort
underwent
demolitions
and
reconstructions
from
time
to
time,
until
during Sikh
Empire the
then
new
Governor/Raja
of
Jammu Maharaja
Gulab
Singh reconstructed
the
present
fort
in
the
19th
century,
which
was
further
refurbished
during
the
rule
of Maharaja
Ranbir
Singh.
They
first
established
temples
for
their
tutelary
deities;
the
image
of Mahakali deity
in
the
temple
in
the
fort
was
brought
from Ayodhya.The
fort
structure
is
located
at
an
elevation
of
325
metres
(1,066Â ft),
opposite
to
the
old
town
of
Jammu.
The
fortified
structure
has
thick
walls
made
of
sandstones
built
with
lime
and
brick
mortar.
It
has
eight
octagonal
towers
or
turrets
connected
by
thick
walls.
The
towers
have
enclosures
to
house
guards.
The
main
entry
is
fit
to
allow
passage
of
elephants
into
the
fort.
A
water
tank
with
access
for
pilgrims
to
take
bath
is
located
on
the
left
entry
into
the
fort.
This
tank
or
pond
is
6.1Ă
in
size
and
has
a
water
depth
of
4.6
metres
(15Â ft).
A
pyramidal
structure
is
on
the
right
flank
(with
very
thick
walls
to
withstand
any
gun
attack)
of
the
fort
was
an
ammunition
store.
An
underground
chamber
here
was
used
a
prison.
This
chamber
has
a
secret
exit
to
escape
from
the
fort
in
case
of
any
emergencies.
The
first
floor
is
lavishly
built
with
arches
and
decorated
with
floral
designs
like
a Baradari or
a
palace.[2][8][9]
To
the
right
of
the
temple,
there
are
a
few
halls
which
were
used
in
the
past
as
assembly
halls
and
offices
of
the Quiledar (master
of
the
fort).
However,
they
are
not
maintained
at
all.
The
royal
stables
were
also
located
within
this
fort.
Substantial
renovation
and
additions
to
attract
visitors
have
been
added
during
recent
years.
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you
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