Devgarh Fort

Devgarh Fort is a historic hilltop fortress located in Devgarh village, approximately 13 kilometers from Pratapgarh city in Rajasthan. Built in the early 1500s, it served as the original capital of the Pratapgarh state under Rajkumar Surajmal of the Sisodia clan. The fort sits atop a small hill at an elevation of 1809 feet and features ancient temples, royal palaces, and reservoirs that reflect the region's rich Rajput heritage.

Visitors can explore the ruins of a historic hill fort perched at 1809 feet elevation, featuring ancient temples including Hari Temple, Raghunath Temple, Goverdhan Temple, and Beej Mata Temple. The fort complex includes the Rajmahal with a solar clock, Tejasagar pond built by Maharawat Tej Singh, royal cremation grounds, and memorial cenotaphs. The site offers panoramic views of surrounding hills and showcases traditional Rajput architecture with intricate carvings.

Devgarh Fort was built in the early 1500s and served as the original heart of the Pratapgarh state. In 1514, Rajkumar Surajmal became the ruler of Devgarh (also known as Devaliya), establishing his capital there. The fort was the seat of power for the Sisodia Rajput rulers before Maharawat Pratapsingh, a descendant of Surajmal, built a new town named Pratapgarh near Devgarh in 1698. The fort complex includes structures from this period reflecting the region's royal heritage.

The fort area is known as Devaliya, meaning 'place of gods', due to the presence of numerous Vaishnavite, Shaivite, and Jain temples. The site holds cultural importance as the original capital of Pratapgarh principality and features the Rajmahal with its unique solar clock, along with religious sites that continue to be places of worship and local festivals.