Though the recorded history of the fort goes back to the 11th century, but it is believed to have been constructed by king Susarma Chandra at the end of the epic war of Mahabharata.
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Kangra fort used to be a treasure house where unimaginable wealth in the form of gold coins and jewels had been lying buried for centuries till it was plundered by Mahmud Ghazni in 1009.
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It is believed there are a number of secret wells in the fort. There is a local belief that these wells were used for hiding treasure.
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Attracted by Kangra fort’s reputation as being impregnable and tails of its hidden treasures, invaders from Kashmiri Rajas to Moghuls to Britishers have attacked this fort.
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Kangra fort’s location is such that it made seizing the fort almost impossible for armies. It’s situated on a narrow steep hill in the fork between Manjhi and Ban Ganga rivers.
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There is a legend that Jahangir had invaded Kangra fort as an act of revenge against Raja Trilok Chand, who had refused Mughal Prince’s request to part with his parrot.
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From the first Ranjit Singh gate to the seventh Palace gate, all the seven gates of Kangra fort have a history of their own.
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