The Ranthambhore Fort was built in the 8th century by the Chauhans. This fort is said to be one of the oldest ones in Rajasthan. It is situated in an ecological desert, surrounded by Vindhyas and Aravalli Mountain Ranges. It has been ruled for a long time by Raja Hamir Deva who became the King in 1283 A.D. It also has been attacked several times by rulers like Qutub-ud-din, Allaudin Khilji, Feroz Tughlaq and Bahadur Shah. Ranthambhore Fort is situated within the premises of Ranthambhore National Park on the top of Thanbhore hill. Many places of historical importance are also situated inside this fort like Toran Dwar, 32-Pillared Chhatri, Sameton Ki Haveli and Mahadeo Chhatri, along with a mosque and Ganesha temple.