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Sawai Madhopur-based naturalists with decades of combined park experience.
About Ranthambore
A Thousand Years
in the Wild
From Chauhan kings and Mughal battles to Maharaja hunting grounds and modern tiger conservation — the land that is Ranthambore has always been extraordinary.
Timeline
Epochs That Shaped a Reserve
10th Century
Ancient Roots
The land that is now Ranthambore National Park has been inhabited and contested for well over a thousand years. The Ranthambore Fort, perched dramatically on a 700-foot hill inside the forest, was built during the 10th century and served as a stronghold of the Chauhan Rajput dynasty. It witnessed some of the most significant battles of medieval India, including sieges by Alauddin Khilji in 1301 and later, Mughal Emperor Akbar in 1569.
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18th–19th Century
The Hunting Grounds of Jaipur
With the rise of the Jaipur royal family (Kachwaha Rajputs), Ranthambore became the exclusive shikar (hunting) reserve of the Maharajas of Jaipur. For centuries, the forests were zealously guarded and managed, unintentionally preserving the wildlife and habitat that we cherish today. The game logs maintained by the royal family represent some of the earliest wildlife records from this region.
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1955–1991
Project Tiger & Modern Conservation
After Indian independence, the forests came under government management. In 1955, the area was declared a Wildlife Sanctuary. The real turning point came in 1973 when Prime Minister Indira Gandhi launched Project Tiger, and Ranthambore was designated one of the original nine tiger reserves in India. In 1980, it was elevated to the status of a National Park, and in 1991, the surrounding buffer zone was added to create the Ranthambore Tiger Reserve.
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The Legend
The Tigress That Changed Everything
1997 – 2016
Lady of the Lakes
"The most photographed tiger in the world — and the soul of Ranthambore."
No account of Ranthambore's history is complete without Machhli. Born around 1997, she lived to the remarkable age of 19 and became the most photographed tiger in the world. Her fearless, bold personality and striking beauty brought Ranthambore into the international spotlight and inspired a generation of wildlife photographers and conservationists.
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Why Travel With Us
Your Ranthambore Journey, Expertly Guided
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