Kangra Fort
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The Kangra Fort is located 20 kilometers from the town of Dharamsala on the outskirts of the town of Kangra. Situated at a 20 Kilometers distance from Dharamsala on the outskirts of the town of Kangra, India, the fort is thought to date back to 1009 AD.
[edit] History
The Kangra Fort was built by the Royal family of Kangra (The Katoch Dynasty). It is the largest fort in the Himalayas and probably the oldest dated fort in India.
While the fort is thought to date back to 1009 AD, legend has it that it was built by an ally of Kauravas. The fort was heavily damaged in an earthquake in the year 1905. History of the fort is synonmous with that of Kangra town.
[edit] Location
The fort is at the beginning of Kangra town. The fort stands on a steep rock in Purana Kangra (translates to Old Kangra) dominating the surrounding valley, built strategically at the "sangam" confluence (places where two rivers meet) of Banganga and Majhi rivers. It is said that Kangra belongs to one who owns the fort. Also near to old kangra is famous jayanti mata temple on a hill top. Also close to entrance is a small museum which exhibits history of kangra fort.
