Bhimgarh Fort

Marhi, Jammu & Kashmir, India

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Bhimgarh Fort, also known as Reasi Fort, is a historic hilltop fortress overlooking the town of Reasi in Jammu & Kashmir, India.

Originally constructed of clay in the 8th century by Raja Bhimdev, it was later rebuilt in stone by Raja Rishipal Rana, the founder of Reasi town. The fort played a key role in regional defense over the centuries, serving as a refuge and military stronghold for the royal family and rulers, particularly under Maharaja Gulab Singh of Jammu and Kashmir who began extensive renovations in 1817.

General Zorawar Singh, a famous Dogra military leader, further fortified the fort, which housed armories and the state treasury during the reign of subsequent Dogra rulers. The fort was abandoned and fell into disrepair in the 20th century but was renovated in the late 1980s and early 1990s under the Vaishno Devi Shrine Board. It now stands as an important cultural and historical monument reflecting the rich military and political heritage of Jammu.​