Roha Fort, Medieval fort in Kutch district, India.
Roha Fort is a hillside fortress in the Nakhatrana region of Gujarat, rising about 800 feet (244 m) above sea level and spreading across 16 acres of land. The structure was built from baked bricks and stones, showing construction methods from different building periods.
Construction of the fort began under Rao Khengarji I and was completed by Thakore Noganji in the 18th century. The site represents a key moment in the region's past during this building period.
The site holds a Krishna temple, and its palace rooms display carved wooden screens and architectural details that reveal building styles from different periods.
The fort is located roughly 50 kilometers from Bhuj and is accessible through the main roads linking the surrounding villages. The hilltop location provides good views and allows visitors to see across the wider area.
The fort grounds hold memorials honoring 120 Soomra Rajput princesses who chose death rather than capture during a past conflict. These monuments mark a dramatic chapter in the site's history.
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