Badnore Fort, Bhilwara, Rajasthan India

Badnore Fort is an excellent example of medieval Indian military style of architecture. This seven storied fort stands atop a hill. There are many small monuments and temples within the precincts of Badnore Fort. The buildings within Badnore Fort are all built in traditional rajputana style of architecture.

Badnore, earlier known as Vardhanpur, is a quaint little village located in the Bhilwara District of Rajasthan. Associated with numerous historical legends and incidents, this village is believed to have been founded by the Parmar king Badna in 845 B.C. Badnore remained under the rule of the victor until the place came to be captured by the Mughals. Noted persons associated with the history of the ancient Badnore town include names like Mirabai - the great poetess and Rao Jaimal - the grandson of Rao Dudaji, besides others. A 2000 year old inscription was excavated from this site in recent times, which provides evidence that the town had an ancient trade route.