Site Name: Kotban
Date: ca. 1700-1799 CE
Subject: General view of the baradari with arched openings
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The King Sitaram Maharaj Fort, Kotwan is an
18th-century fortified complex located in the centre of Kotwan village, about
140 metres west of the Grand Trunk Road in Mathura district of Uttar Pradesh.
Built by Sardar Sitaram Singh Deede of the Deede (Dinda) Jat clan, the fort
once formed an important local stronghold between Kosi and Hodal. Constructed
of brick, sandstone, stucco, and lime mortar, only parts of the inner fort
survive today, including the main gateway and the kachehri (court hall). The
monument is protected by the Department of Archaeology Uttar Pradesh.
