Jasrota Fort

Jasrota Fort is a ruined hill fort located in Jasrota village near Hiranagar in Kathua district, Jammu and Kashmir, on the banks of the Ujh River. Built as the capital of the former Jasrota kingdom founded by Raja Jas Dev, the fort features stone walls, gateways and palace ruins. Now in a dilapidated state within the Jasrota Wildlife Sanctuary area, it is notable for its historical architecture, river views and heritage value.

Visitors can expect a ruined fort complex on a low hillock overlooking the Ujh River, with remains of stone ramparts, gateways, palace structures and perimeter walls. The site is largely in ruins with uneven terrain, open courtyards and overgrown vegetation. Surroundings include forested areas of Jasrota Wildlife Sanctuary and river views. There are no restored interiors; exploration is limited to walking around the outer and inner ruins, photography and viewing the landscape.

Jasrota Fort was the capital of the Jasrota kingdom founded by Raja Jas Dev in the 11th-12th century. It served as a hill principality in the Jammu region and later came under Jammu Dogra influence. The fort complex included palaces and defensive walls and was eventually abandoned and fell into ruins, with remains indicating its role as an administrative and military centre of the former Jasrota state.

The fort is a heritage landmark of the Kathua region and represents the history of the Jasrotia Rajputs. It is located near the Jasrota Wildlife Sanctuary and is visited for its historical and architectural interest as part of the cultural heritage of the Jammu plains and foothills.