| Bahu Fort | |
|---|---|
| Part of Forts in India | |
| Jammu, J&K, India | |
 Bahu Fort | |
  Bahu Fort  Bahu Fort | |
| Coordinates | 32°43′34″N 74°52′49″E / 32.7261°N 74.8803°E |
| Type | Fort & Temple |
| Site information | |
| Controlled by | S Parmar and J&K Government |
| Open to the public | Yes |
| Condition | Good |
| Site history | |
| Built by | Maharaja of Parmar Rajputs, and repaired by Bahu Lochan. |
| Materials | Sandstone Stones |
| Garrison information | |
| Occupants | Temple |
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 Jammu, Jambu Lochan. It is believed that the first renovation of this fort was undertaken during Dogra Rule in 18th century.[1] 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".[1][2]
- ^ a b "Bahu Fort/Temple". National Informatics centre. Archived from the original on 21 June 2002. Retrieved 7 April 2010.
- ^ Jeratha, Aśoka (2000). Forts and palaces of the Western Himalaya. Indus Publishing. pp. 59–65. ISBN 81-7387-104-3.