Chahamanas of Ranastambhapura 1192–1301 Delhi Sultanate 1301–1526 Mughal Empire 1526–1562 Jaipur State 1562–1949 Rajasthan 30 March 1949–Present The origin of Ranthambore Fort can be traced back to the 8th century when it was initially built by the Chauhan Rajput king, Sapaldaksha.

[10][11] The Chauhan rulers, particularly Rao Hammir Dev, made substantial contributions to fortify and expand the structure.

Alauddin Khilji, another ruler of the Delhi Sultanate, besieged and captured the fort in 1301 after a fierce battle with the Chauhan king Rao Hammir Dev.

[24][25] The Sawai Madhopur Lodge, now a hotel, survives as a relic of the days of tiger hunting from the colonial India.

The monsoon season, lasting from July to October, provides relief from the intense summer heat with rain showers.

Although the monsoon in Rajasthan is generally less intense than in other parts of India, it is crucial for sustaining agricultural activities, including the cultivation of crops like guava.

Post-monsoon months (October to November) mark a transitional period as temperatures gradually decrease, leading to more pleasant weather.

Hinduism constitutes the predominant religious affiliation in Sawai Madhopur city, with 74.71% of the population identifying as followers.

The Urban Improvement Trust (UIT) of Sawai Madhopur is the government agency responsible for the planning and development of the city.

[37][38][39] The Member of Parliament (MP) from Tonk–Sawai Madhopur Lok Sabha constituency is Harish Chandra Meena from the Indian National Congress.

Noteworthy factors influencing its economic dynamics encompass the cessation of a cement factory's operations and the implementation of regulations safeguarding forests and the overall ecosystem.

[43][44] It is noteworthy that the city lacks significant large-scale manufacturing plants and industry, due to ecological and environmental concerns.

[49][50][51] Other products from the city include wooden toys, handcrafted items, poppyseed's perfumes, essential oils and traditional medicines.

[52][53][54] Established in 1763 by Maharaja Madho Singh I, lies nestled amidst the Aravali and Vindhya hills, adjacent to the Ranthambhore National Park's jungles.

This area serves as a hub for local businesses, commercial offices, and governmental and educational institutions, including the railway station, Collectorate, Police headquarters, District court, and Civil Lines.

[60] The languages and dialects commonly spoken in Sawai Madhopur are Hindi, English, Rajasthani (Dhundari, Hadoti).

The fort is a formidable structure that has witnessed centuries of change, from the era of Rajput rule to the Mughal period and beyond.

Efforts have been made to preserve its architectural integrity, with restoration projects aimed at maintaining its historical grandeur.

The fort's inclusion in UNESCO's tentative list of World Heritage Sites underscores its global significance.

[80] Ranthambore Fort stands as a major tourist attraction, drawing history enthusiasts, wildlife lovers, and photographers alike.

The juxtaposition of the fort's ancient stones against the lush greenery of the surrounding national park creates a picturesque setting.

[84][85][86] On 23 December 2007, the foundation stone laying ceremony of Rajiv Gandhi Regional Museum of Natural History in Sawai Madhopur, was officiated by Hamid Ansari, Vice President of India.

The museum focuses on the wildlife, ecology, ecosystem, geology, zoology, biodiversity, and environment of the western arid region of India.

It is built in the Pancharatha style with main shrine housing the idol of Shri Rishabhanatha Ji, the first Tirthankara of Jainism.

Situated on a hill near the entrance of the old city of Sawai Madhopur, this temple is a notable example of architecture, mysticism, occult, and tantric accomplishments.

Sita Mata Temple, situated in the Ranthambore hills near the town of Sawai Madhopur, is a place of worship and picnic spot, the waterfalls here attract tourists especially during the rains and monsoons.

Amareshwar Mahadev Temple, situated amidst lush green hills, has also emerged as a major tourist and picnic spot for the residents here.

[103][104] On 1 September 2015, the Government of India inaugurated an Institute of Hotel Management at Sawai Madhopur to develop the hospitality sector and promote tourism.

Sawai Madhopur Junction railway station serves as a significant and major stop for nearly every train along the Delhi-to-Mumbai trunk route.

These trains are convenient and direct ways to connect Sawai Madhopur with all major Tier-1 and Tier-2 cities of India, like Delhi, Mumbai, Jaipur, Kota, Jodhpur, Udaipur, Bikaner, Ajmer, Indore, Ujjain, Vadodara, Pune, Nagpur, Chennai, Bangalore, Hyderabad, Thiruvananthapuram, Madurai, Lucknow, Ahmedabad, Surat, Agra, Kanpur, Mathura, Dehradun, Haridwar, Amritsar, Chandigarh, Kolkata, Patna, Jammu, Bhopal, Jabalpur, Bhubaneswar, Guwahati and many others.