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Mughal Hidden Treasure of Alwar, Rajasthan- Not Yet Found Till today...

Alwar fort which is known as Bala Quila, is a fort in Alwar in Indian state of Rajasthan.

About the fort: 

Alwar about 150 KMs from Delhi is a well known place since time immortal.
The fort walls are of about 7 KM in length at the hill top where climbing is very difficult.  

The fort extends for about 5 km from north to south and 1.6 km from east to west. 

The fort has six gates, namely, Jai Pol, Suraj Pol, Laxman Pol, Chand Pol, Krishen Pol and Andheri Gate which tells us the story of valor and chivalry of Rajputs. 


Bala Quila walls are decorated with finely crafted with ancient scriptures and sculptures that would take you back to those golden times. It is a testimonial of Indo-Islamic architecture.


Within the fort are there are 15 ( large) and 51 (small) towers within the fort.

It is built on the ridgetop, 340 metres (1,120 ft) above the city. 

The fort has 446 openings for musketry, along with 8 huge bastions encompassing it. 

According to Hindu scriptures, it is said that 'a fort is the strength of a king'. 

During Mahabharat period, Pandav spent there Vanvaas in Alwar and one year of agyatvas was spent in Virat Nagar which is now part of Jaipur District at the border of Alwar on Alwar - Jaipur road.

The palace, which is under renovation by the Government of Rajasthan as a tourist place, can be seen anywhere from Alwar city.

About The Hidden Treasure:

It is said that Emperor Jahangir stayed in this Bala Quila when his father, the great emperor Akbar banished him. 

The place where Emperor Jahangir stayed in Bala Quila is known as Salim Mahal. Later, in the year 1775, Bala Quila was taken by Pratap Singh, the founder of Alwar state.

Mughal Emperor Jehangir took refuge here when he was exiled.  Babur also stayed here.  

It is said that a Mughal Emperor on run buried his treasure in the jungle of the fort.  

It is also said that the treasure could not be recovered in full.  Hence, a large part of the treasure is still buried there. 

The main treasure item is said to be a a drinking cup cut out of a single emerald.
  
Time to visit:

The best season to visit Bala Quila is from September to February (10:00 am to 4:30 pm) as the weather is conducive.


6 comments:

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