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[[File:A passage at the Hill Fort, Kesroli.jpg|thumb|180px|A passage at the Hill Fort, Kesroli.]]

The '''Hill Fort of Kesroli''' is a 14th-century fort located in [[Alwar district]], [[Rajasthan]], India. It is now a heritage hotel managed by [[Neemrana Hotels]] group.,<ref>[http://archive.neemranahotels.com/kesroli/index.html.htm? Hill Fort Kesroli ] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110925183347/http://archive.neemranahotels.com/kesroli/index.html.htm |date=25 September 2011 }} [[Neemrana Hotels]] website.</ref><ref>[http://www.tripadvisor.in/Hotel_Review-g679018-d307639-Reviews-Hill_Fort_Kesroli-Alwar_Rajasthan.html Hill Fort Kesroli] [[TripAdvisor]].</ref> known for its [[Turret (architecture)|turret]]s, [[Rampart (fortification)|rampart]]s, and arched [[verandah]]s and today considered one of the best heritage hotels in India.<ref>{{cite news |title=India: Catch this: Joanna Symons reports on heritage hotels in India|url=https://www.telegraph.co.uk/travel/destinations/asia/india/726469/India-Catch-this.html |work=[[The Daily Telegraph|The Telegraph]] |date=4 January 2003}}</ref>

==History==
[[File:The main hall at the Hill Fort, Kesroli.jpg|thumb|The main hall at the Hill Fort, Kesroli.]]

It was built in the 14th century by the [[Yaduvanshi]] [[Rajput]]s, who are said to be descendants of Lord [[Krishna]]. They were then named [[Khanzadas of Mewat|Khanzada]]s after having converted to [[Islam]] in the middle of the 14th century.<ref>{{Cite web|title=About Us {{!}} Hill Fort, Alwar {{!}} Resorts in Kesroli, Rajasthan|url=https://www.neemranahotels.com/hill-fort-kesroli-alwar-rajasthan/history/about-us.html|access-date=2020-06-14|website=www.neemranahotels.com|language=en}}</ref>

Through the centuries, the seven-turreted fort has changed hands many times. It has been conquered by the [[Mughal Empire|Mughal]]s and the [[Jat]]s and it then finally came into the hands of the Rajputs in 1775, at the time the [[princely state]] of Alwar was founded. The fort knew a golden period under Ranawat Thakur Bhawani Singh (1882–1934).

In 2004, the fort was leased to heritage company [[Neemrana Hotels]] by Wing Cdr. Mangal Singh. Subsequently, it was restored by co-owners of the group and restorers, [[Aman Nath]] and Francis Wacziarg.<ref>{{cite news |title=Ruins revisited |url=http://www.hindu.com/mp/2004/07/29/stories/2004072900680300.htm |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20041210064550/http://www.hindu.com/mp/2004/07/29/stories/2004072900680300.htm |url-status=dead |archive-date=10 December 2004 |work=[[The Hindu]] |date= 29 July 2004 }}</ref><ref>{{cite news |title=The heritage tourism specialists|url=http://www.financialexpress.com/news/the-heritage-tourism-specialists/704943/0 |publisher=[[The Financial Express (India)|Financial Express]] |date=31 October 2010 }}</ref>

==Description==
The Hill Fort of Kesroli is a 31-room hotel.<ref>Panchali Dey, [https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/travel/hotels/how-a-stay-in-14th-century-hill-fort-kesroli-will-redefine-all-notions-of-a-vacation/as65307740.cms How a stay in 14th century Hill Fort-Kesroli will redefine all notions of a vacation?], ''Indiatimes.com'', 7 August 2018</ref>

==References==
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==External links==
* [http://the-hill-fort-kesroli.neemranahotels.com/ Hill Fort Kesroli, website]

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[[Category:Forts in Rajasthan]]
[[Category:Heritage hotels in India]]
[[Category:Tourist attractions in Alwar district]]
[[Category:Hotels in Rajasthan]]
[[Category:14th-century establishments in India]]

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