Bhujia Fort
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Bhujia Fort, also spelled as Bhujiya Fort, is a fort located in the outskirts of the town of Bhuj in the district of Kutch, Gujarat, India. The fort is built atop Bhujia Hill overlooking the town.[1][2][3][4][5]
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Bhujia Fort | |
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Bhujia Hill, Bhuj, Gujarat | |
Coordinates | 23°14′47.58″N 69°41′26.67″E |
Type | Hill Fort |
Site information | |
Owner | Government of India |
Controlled by | Indian Army (formerly) |
Open to the public | Yes |
Condition | Partially ruined |
Site history | |
Built | 1715–1741 AD |
Built by | Rao Godji I, Maharao Deshalji I of Cutch State |
In use | Armory / garrison |
Materials | Stone |
Battles/wars | Mughal Invasion of Kutch in 1720, Kesarkhan and Sher Bulandkhan of Sindh's invasion of Kutch in 1835 |
Events | Nag Panchami |
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