Shahpura Lotwara Fort
Lotwara, Rajasthan.
The heritage Lotwara Fort is situated on the bank of pious river Banganga emerged by the arrow of Arjuna to quench the last thirst of Bhisma Pitamaha of Mahabharata.
This small attractive Garh of Lotwara was the tajeem of Thikana of the Royal Amber State and later Jaipur State belonging to the brave Kilanot clan of the Kacchawa Dynasty which is evident from the reference of Col. James Tod in ‘Tod Rajasthan’, Khanchawari Vanshavali by Prof. S.S. Ratnawat, Khastriya Rajvansh by Raghunath Singh Kali Pahadi.
Heritage Lotwara Garh (Fort) was built by Thakur Ganga Singh in the 17th Century. It is situated on the lush green productive plains of Rajasthan rich in ground water and productive lands producing wheat, mustard & barley as main crops.
The Jagirdar of Lotwara were earlier living at fort Manpur. As historical importance the fort of Manpur was constructed by the Jagirdar of Lotwara in 17th Century in the name of Raja Man Singh of Amber. Two brothers Thakur Vijay Singh & Sanwat Singh laid down their lives in service of Jaipur State during the battle of Tunga against Mahatji Scindhia where Jaipur State was victorious. Lotwara was the Jagir of 12-Horses (the then measurement of the area) in the service of Jaipur State.
