Jauhar Kund

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Jauhar Kund is a historic site within Gwalior Fort associated with the ritual mass self-immolation (jauhar) of women during times of siege.

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Jauhar Kund canonical 1

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Predicate Object
instanceOf historic site
water tank
access reachable via pathways inside Gwalior Fort
associatedWith Rajput women
jauhar
ritual mass self-immolation
category Forts in Madhya Pradesh
History of Gwalior
Tourist attractions in Gwalior
country India
culturalSignificance symbol of sacrifice and honor in Rajput tradition
feature depressed tank-like structure
enclosed by fortifications
governingBody Archaeological Survey of India NERFINISHED
hasHistoricalPeriod medieval India
hasNameEtymology named after the practice of jauhar
heritageDesignation protected monument
locatedIn Gwalior NERFINISHED
Gwalior Fort NERFINISHED
Gwalior district NERFINISHED
India
Madhya Pradesh
locatedWithin fort walls of Gwalior Fort
material stone
nearbyAttraction Man Singh Palace NERFINISHED
Sas Bahu Temple NERFINISHED
Teli ka Mandir NERFINISHED
partOf Gwalior Fort complex NERFINISHED
religionAssociated Hindu cultural practices
risk restricted access for safety reasons
touristType dark tourism site
usedFor defensive wartime ritual
mass self-immolation during sieges

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Gwalior Fort hasPart Jauhar Kund