Arki is a modest hill town in Solan area in the state of Himachal Pradesh. Located in the Shivalik hills at 4100feet over sea level, The meaning of Arki is sunny spot, was established in 1643 by Rana Ajai Dev a Panwar Rajput. Later it was announced as the capital of the previous royal state of Baghal, the place that is known for leopards.
The hill station additionally holds historical importance. The leader of Baghal, founded a fort and a regal palace inside the town. The palace was erected, at the foot of the fortification, close to the old Laxminarayan Temple where now is the Arki's bazaar. During 1760, the royal residence began sinking because of disintegration, the imperial living arrangement was moved to fort. Planned as a mix of Mughal and Rajput style of building design that showcases the solid predominance of Rajasthan.
Stands at 4200 ft above ocean level, the fort was erected in the period 1695 and 1700 by Rana Prithvi Singh, a descendent of Sabha Chand. It was caught by the Gurkhas in 1806, driving Rana Jagat Singh, the leader of Baghal needed to take asylum in Nalagarh. Arki stronghold was a fortress of an attacking compel of Gurkhas from 1815 to 1816 in the Gurkha Wars. Throughout the period from 1806 to 1815, the Gurkha General Amar Singh Thapa utilized Arki as his base to make further developments into Himachal Pradesh the extent that Kangra. Presently the fortification is changed over to an inn and flawless to visit. The beleaguered arrangement and the Bougainvillea hedges adds more delight fulness to the fort
Stands at 4200 ft above ocean level, the fort was erected in the period 1695 and 1700 by Rana Prithvi Singh, a descendent of Sabha Chand. It was caught by the Gurkhas in 1806, driving Rana Jagat Singh, the leader of Baghal needed to take asylum in Nalagarh. Arki stronghold was a fortress of an attacking compel of Gurkhas from 1815 to 1816 in the Gurkha Wars. Throughout the period from 1806 to 1815, the Gurkha General Amar Singh Thapa utilized Arki as his base to make further developments into Himachal Pradesh the extent that Kangra. Presently the fortification is changed over to an inn and flawless to visit. The beleaguered arrangement and the Bougainvillea hedges adds more delight fulness to the fort
