Tera Fort is in Kutch, Gujarat, India.
It was built by one of the Jadeja Chiefs, who was ruling the estate of Tera during the reign of Deshalji I (1718-1741).
It still has the grandeur and charm of that era.
The Fort was badly damaged in a war that was fought during the reign of Maharao Lakhpatji (ruled 1741-1760). It was for the first time in history of Kutch, artillery power was used in war. This artillery was set up by the famous Ram Singh Malam. The cannon power destroyed most of the fort. The war ended after three months of siege,
The walls of the fort was damaged in 1819 Rann of Kutch earthquake which were repaired later.
The fort is now one of the tourist attractions of the Kutch.
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