The Bassi Fort which glorifies the history of Chundawat clan was built in the 16th century by Thakur Jaimal of Sisodia dynasty, cousin of Maharana Pratap, the founder of Bassi Principality. He was a great warrior who fought many gallant battles and has numerous brilliant victories to his credit. Six of the ancestors of Rawat Sahib Kesri Singhji, the present head of Bassi, Chundawat family laid down their live defending Mewar and the famous Chittaurgarh Fort. It is the citadel where were enacted the immortal episodes of sacrifice and heroism.