King Jaichand's Kada Dham Fort Crumbles: A Heritage in Peril, Tourist Safety at Risk

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News18•15-01-2026, 15:16
King Jaichand's Kada Dham Fort Crumbles: A Heritage in Peril, Tourist Safety at Risk
- •Kada Dham Fort in Kaushambi, built by King Jaichand in 1170 AD, is now in ruins due to administrative neglect.
- •Once a strategic military and trade center on the Ganga, the fort's historical significance is being lost.
- •Lack of conservation, security, and basic amenities has led to a sharp decline in tourism.
- •The famous Sita Rasoi within the fort is damaged by river erosion, posing a significant accident risk to visitors.
- •Local residents are urging the government and tourism department for immediate conservation efforts to save the heritage site.
Why It Matters: King Jaichand's historic Kada Dham Fort is crumbling due to neglect, endangering tourists and heritage.
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