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Situated about 43 kilometers away from Jaipur, Boraj is a small village in Dudu Tehsil of Rajasthan. The serene and tranquil locality of Boraj makes it the most popular weekend getaway from Jaipur to get an escape from monotonous lifestyle. The most popular and prominent place to stay in Boraj is The Imperial Farm where one can experience the village lifestyle of Boraj and enjoy their relaxing holidays in Jaipur. The farm offers various activities to make your stay more exciting in Boraj, Jaipur and visiting Boraj Fort is the one. Boraj Fort evokes the glorious history of erstwhile Khangarot clan which you can experience in your visit to Boraj. Let’s have a glimpse of the Boraj history.
Boraj got conquered by Khangar’s
Gigantic walls of Boraj Fort dated back to around 500 years back during the Khangarot clan and Kachwaha dynasty of the prehistoric era. Presently owned by Thakur Trivendra Singh Ji, it is the most prominent Tazmi Thikana of Khangarots in Jaipur, Rajasthan. The impressive architecture of Boraj Fort is one of the best examples of war forts of a bygone era. Rao Jagmal and his son Rao Khangar with his four brothers attack Boraj and conquered it in 1549. Since after conquering Boraj, Rao Jagmal and his son Rao Khangar conquered Jobner, Kalakh, Naraina, and its nearby areas.
The current realm in Boraj
Descendants of Thakur Shivdaan Singh Ji presently rule the Boraj that come into existence as an important Thikana in 1763. On behalf of the old records Maharaja Sawai Madho Singh, I himself visited Boraj Haveli during this period and gave it the title of Tazmi Thikana by rewarding Zari Turban, elephant, sword, and Khadag.
The bravery of Khangarot clan
During the reign of Thakur Sakat Singh in 1786, a vicious battle was fought just 6 months before, it was against the Marathas. The battle was fought bravely by Khangarot brothers and Jawaan Singh the brother of Thakur Sakat Singh achieved a heroic rate along with other courageous Khangarots. Since after this battle of Toonga Thakur Sakat Singh fought bravely and showed the valor and lionhearted nature of Rajput and Khagarots. He was rewarded with three important villages in 1787 after Toonga war.
Embellishments to the fort
Thakur Zorawar Singh added some Mahals in the architecture of Boraj Fort to make Boraj Thikana financially more powerful. He adopted Thakur Ganpat Singh from Thikana Hirnoda and was the last ancestor of Thakur in Boraj before the independence of India. His son Thakkur Sajjan Singh is well-educated Thakur of Boraj who presently owned the Boraj Fort.
If you are someone having an interest in the history, then you must explore the historic attractions of Jaipur along with a visit to Boraj Fort which will surely leave you mesmerized. While visiting Boraj you must book your stay at The Imperial Farm where you can enjoy the best time in peaceful surroundings. There are many things to enjoy in Boraj like bird watching at Sambhar Lake, horse safari, camel safari, organic farm visit, etc in Imperial Farm. So plan your visit Boraj Fort and experience the rich royal cultures and traditions at The Imperial Farm.
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