Tera Fort lies eighty-five kilometres west of the town of Bhuj.
It dominates the plains of Kutch from its position on the banks of Tretara (Three lakes) namely Chattasar, Sumerasar and Chatasar.
[3] Tera Fort was badly damaged in a war that was fought during the reign of Maharao Lakhpatji (ruled 1741-1760).
The war ended after three months of siege, when Sumraji surrendered and gave a formal apology for his remarks.
[5] The walls of the fort was damaged in 1819 Rann of Kutch earthquake which were repaired later.