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Bahu Fort

Jammu, IN

Bahu Fort

The Bahu Fort is a historic fort in the city of Jammu, the winter capital of the Indian union territory of Jammu and Kashmir. Maharaja of Parmar Rajputs constructed the ancient fort on the banks on Tawi River, is believed to have been repaired by Bahu Lochan - brother of the traditional founder of J

ammu, Jambu Lochan. It is believed that the first renovation of this fort was undertaken during Dogra Rule in 18th century. The fort is a religious place, and within its precincts has a temple dedicated to the Hindu goddess Kali. The temple is known locally as the "Bawe Wali Mata temple".

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