Location of Achalgarh Fort, History of Achalgarh Fort, Architecture of Achalgarh Fort.
Location of the Fort:
This Fort is located at a distance of 11 Km from Mount Abu City on the top of a hill in District Sirohi, Rajasthan.
History of the Fort:
It was built in the 15th Century A.D. by Rana Kumbha of Mewar.
Architecture of the Fort:
The Fort has massive rampart walls. It encloses some beautiful ancient Jain Temples dedicated to Lord Shantinath (the 16th Jain Tirthankar), Lord Adinath (the 1st Jain Tirthankar) and Lord Kunthunath (the 17th Jain Tirthankar). The caves of Gopichand and Bhartrihari (the Great Naths), the Ashram of Maharishi Bhrigu (a Great Sage), the holy Mandakini Kund and the Tirthvijay Ashram are situated nearby. The Achaleshwar Mahadev Temple belonging to the 9th Century A.D. dedicated to Lord Shiva is also situated near this Fort.
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