Gagraun

Gagraun Fort stands on a prominent rocky spur at the meeting of the Ahu and Kali Sindh rivers. Water surrounds much of the stronghold, while walls and gateways protect the approach from the land. The fort was held by Khichi Chauhan chiefs and became a contested frontier between the rulers of Rajasthan and the sultans of Malwa.

In 1444 Sultan Mahmud Khalji of Malwa besieged Gagraun and pressed his attack from the riverbanks. The fortress eventually fell after resistance by its defenders. It later passed to other powers, including the Mughals, and its position at the river confluence retained considerable military value. The remains of palaces, shrines and fortifications show how the site combined a residence with a strong defensive position.