| Title | Rajput Military architecture style |
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| Description | Evolved to defend against invaders, featuring high defensive walls, strategic gateways, and elevated citadels, often incorporating intricate carvings and decorative elements reflecting Rajput artistry. |
| Tags | Fortification Military Defensive Rajput Citadel Military architecture Defensive architecture Rajput architecture Durga Gadh Kota Pol Burj Talab Baoli Jharokha Chhatri Rajasthani Military Architecture Defensive Structures Hill Forts Rajputana Hill fort Killa Defensive Architecture Strategic Design Pratihara Chauhan Paramara Guhila Rathore Sisodia Kachwaha Garh Kot Durg Shastra Yantra Kila Hill Fort Kilā Jauhar Kiladar Torana Baori Rajasthan Giri-Durga Defense |
| Style ID | INHF-575639840-18-11-25-RE |
| URI | https://www.inheritage.foundation/aat/styles/rajput-military-architecture-style |
| API Endpoint | https://inheritage.foundation/api/v1/aat/styles/rajput-military-architecture-style |
| Total Sites | 13 |
| Primary Sites | 5 |
| Created | November 19, 2025 |
| Last Updated | November 19, 2025 |
| Regions | Rajasthan Madhya Pradesh Gujarat Haryana Punjab Maharashtra |
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| Time Periods | 8th Century CE 9th Century CE 10th Century CE 11th Century CE 12th Century CE 13th Century CE 14th Century CE 15th Century CE 16th Century CE 17th Century CE 18th Century CE 8th century CE to 18th century CE 8th century CE onwards 8th century CE 18th century CE 7th Century CE |
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| Dynasties | Rajput clans (e.g., Sisodia, Rathore, Kachwaha) Chauhan Rathore Sisodia Kachwaha Paramara Rajput clans (e.g., Bhati) Rajput Kingdoms (e.g., Chauhan, Rathore, Sisodia) Rajput clans (Sisodia, Rathore, etc.) Rajput clans (e.g., Rathore, Sisodia, Kachwaha) Rajput Clans (e.g., Sisodia, Rathore, Chauhan) Rajput Dynasties Rajput clans (e.g., Sisodia, Rathore, Chauhan) Rajput clans (Chauhans, Rathores, Sisodias, Kachwahas) |
| Sacred Contexts | Secular (military) Royal courts Forts Palaces Temples |
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| Associated Deities | Durga Shiva Surya Vishnu |
| Primary Materials | Stone Brick Lime Mortar Lime mortar Stone (primarily sandstone) Sandstone Granite Stone (local varieties) Marble Stone (local sandstone) |
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| Architectural Features | Forts Palaces Temples Chhatris Jharokhas Bastions Gateways Water harvesting systems Massive ramparts Gateways (Pol) Watchtowers (Burj) Citadels (Garh) Water reservoirs (Talab) Stepwells (Baoli) Fortifications Citadels Water Harvesting Systems High defensive walls Strategic hilltop locations High Walls Palaces within Forts Water Reservoirs Stepwells (indirectly) Armouries Water reservoirs Fortification Palaces (Mahal) Water Reservoirs (Kund) Watchtowers High walls Palaces within forts Fortification walls Strategic hilltop placement Torana Gateways Chhatri Pavilions Stepwells (Baori) Water Management Systems Fortified walls |
| Keywords | Fortification Military Defensive Rajput Citadel Military architecture Defensive architecture Rajput architecture Durga Gadh Kota Pol Burj Talab Baoli Jharokha Chhatri Rajasthani Military Architecture Defensive Structures Hill Forts Rajputana Hill fort Killa Defensive Architecture Strategic Design Pratihara Chauhan Paramara Guhila Rathore Sisodia Kachwaha Garh Kot Durg Shastra Yantra Kila Hill Fort Kilā Jauhar Kiladar Torana Baori Rajasthan Giri-Durga Defense |
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| Title | Type | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| The Rajputs: A Fighting Race | Book | Provides historical context of Rajput military traditions. |
| The Forts of Rajasthan | Book | Details Rajput military architecture. |
| Forts and Palaces of India | Book | General overview of Rajput forts. |
| History of Medieval India | book | Focus on Rajput kingdoms and their military structures. |
| The Forts of Rajasthan: Splendour and Symbolism | Book | Provides detailed analysis of Rajput fort architecture. |
| The Forts of Rajasthan: Tourism, History and Heritage | Book | Overview of Rajput military architecture. |
| The Forts of Rajasthan: Splendour and Security | Book | Details the architectural and strategic aspects of Rajput forts. |
| Forts of Rajasthan | Book | Examples of Rajput military architecture. |
| Site Name | Status | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Gagron Fort Jhalawar | Primary | 100% |
| Jaisalmer Fort Jaisalmer | Primary | 100% |
| Kumbhalgarh Fort Rajsamand | Primary | 100% |
| Mehrangarh Fort Jodhpur | Primary | 100% |
| Ranthambore Fort Sawai Madhopur | Primary | 100% |
| Aguada Fort Sinquerim Goa | Secondary | 100% |
| Chapora Fort Goa | Secondary | 100% |
| Karna Fort Karnal | Secondary | 100% |
| Lohagad Fort Lonavala | Secondary | 100% |
| Pratapgad Fort Satara | Secondary | 100% |
| Raigad Fort Raigad | Secondary | 100% |
| Raigarh Fort Raigarh | Secondary | 100% |
| Sinhagad Fort Pune | Secondary | 100% |