Bhimgarh Fort

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Bhimgarh Fort, generally known as the Reasi Fort, is near Reasi, a town approximately 64 km northwest of Jammu. The fort is on a hillock approximately 150 metres high. Initially, it was constructed of clay by Rajput king Bhimdev Rasyal Of Reasi. Later on one of the heirs of Raja Rishipal Rana, reconstructed it using stone. It was used by the royal family members for taking shelter during emergencies. The construction of a new fort at the site was started by Raja Gulab Singh of Jammu in 1817 and continued till 1841. The construction and consolidation of Bhimgarh fort was further advanced by the advent of Sardar Zorawar Singh. The renovation of the fort was started by Gulab Singh of Jammu and Kashmir in 1817 and continued till 1841. A new entry gate and a stone wall one m wide and 50 m long was built all around, thereby making it less vulnerable to attacks. ()

Local name: भीमगढ़ का किला Coordinates: 33°4'48"N, 74°49'48"E

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Jammu and KashmirIndia

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Nearby attractions include: Chenab Rail Bridge, Anji Khad Bridge.

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Chenab Rail Bridge
148 min walk • The Chenab Rail Bridge is an Indian railway steel and concrete arch bridge between Bakkal and Kauri in the Reasi district of Jammu and Kashmir, India.
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Anji Khad Bridge
123 min walk • The Anji Khad bridge is an under-construction cable-stayed bridge connecting Katra and Reasi Section of Jammu–Baramulla line. Earlier, an arch bridge similar to the Chenab Bridge was proposed. It will be India's first cable-stayed railway bridge.