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Kankwari Fort in Alwar's Sariska National Park. The fort lies at the highest point of Sariska National Park in Rajasthan, and it is known for Dara Shikoh having been kept hostage here. The ancient Kankwari Fort lies in the buffer area of the sanctuary about 21 km from its main entry point. Though the fort is lesser known but it holds special significance in the history of medieval India. Kankwari Fort in Alwar is flanked with hillocks covered with lush plantations and sprawling green meadows that add to the beauty of the otherwise ruined fort. The historic Kankwari Fort in Alwar dates back to the days of Mughal rule in India. It is believed that Dara Shikoh, the brother of Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb, served his lifelong exile at the Kankwari Fort. History suggests that Aurangzeb dispelled hi
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