Bajwara Fort, Hoshiarpur, Punjab-AnkitCVlogs/AnkitChadha
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This town was founded by Baiju Bawra. This town was settled sometime in the late 15th century by Pashtun Muslims from the Sulaiman Mountains. From this town, the Pathans used to keep an eye on the local Hindu Hill Rulers incase they tried to rebel against Lodi rule. Bahlul Lodi also used to use this town as a fortress while going on his expeditions. The Rajput ruler Raja Sansar Chand built a fort here known as Bajwara Fort sometime in the 18th century during Mughal rule. This place got developed till 18th century before it came into the hands of Sansi Sikh ruler Maharaja Ranjit Singh.