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The
Hill fort, Kesroli is a Neemrana
Group Enterprise. Kesroli is located near Alwar (Rajasthan,
India). The Hill Fort,
Kesroli, sited atop the rare, dark Hornstone Breccia rocks, commands
splendid agrarian views from its ramparts which rise to 50-65 meters/
150-200 feet.
The origins of the seven-turreted Hill Fort Kesroli are traced back
to over six centuries. It is reputed to have been built by the Yaduvanshi
Rajputs, descendants of Lord Krishna, who converted to Islam in the
mid-14th century to be called Khanzadas. It subsequently changed hands,
being conquered by the Mughals and the Jats before reverting to the
Rajputs in 1775 when the princely state of Alwar was founded. It saw
its golden period under the Ranawat Thakur Bhawani Singh (1882-1934),
renowned for his equestrian skills.
Kesroli makes an ideal base to visit the neighbouring palaces, museums
and sanctuaries of Alwar & Sariska.
Distances
Alwar
is a weekend getaway ex-Delhi
and visited as a a part of a Rajasthan
Itinerary.
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