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Cuddapah (100 kms from Cuddapah) Gandikota is also known as the "George Fort",contains debris of an cient structures in varying stages of decay. Within the fort there are many important buildings. like the jama Masjid , a large greenary and temples. Astriking "Plgeon Touru" and a palace with plastered deco rations are also to be seen.The picturesque woods neary G more...
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Warangal 12 Km, away from Hanumakond. work on the Fort was started by king Ganpathi Deva in 1199 A.D., and completed by his daughter Rudrama Devi in 1261 AD. The temple in it has four decorated gateways at Sanchi. There are also some exquiste piesces of aculpture here. The once impregnable Warangal Fort with its impressive and intricately carved arches and crumbling pillars is spread over a rad more...
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Hyderabad One of the important hill forts in the Deccan It was originally built by the Kakatiya Kings. and A loft brass gun is to be seen here. The Mubarak Mahal. with its carved gate way. is an added attraction. Medak town is situated at a distance of 96-km from Hyderabad . The most important places of interest in the town are the Fort and the Church. The Medak fort was originally called more...
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Hyderabad Before the city of Hyderabad was founded the deccan was ruled from Golconda fort. Founded originally by the Kakatiyas in the 13th century, The existing structure was expanded by the Qutub shahi kings into a massive fort of granite with walls and ranparts extending some 5km in cirumference. The fortess city within the walls was famous for the diamond trade and the Kooh-I-Noo more...
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Itanagar It is a hostorical fort of an irregular shape covering an area of over one sq. kilometer. Built in 1350 to 1450 AD by Mayapur of a Local King Ramachandra and his son Arimatta. Itanagar derives its name from the Ita fort which is located right at the center of the capital complex in Papum Pare district. The fort dates back to the Ahom rulers who constructed it somewhere between 14th and 15th more...
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Jalpaiguri Special attraction in this area is the Buxaduar Fort Jalpaiguri District. Situated al Buxaduar which 24 kms to thin Alipurduar town and 7 kms to dm Buxa Road. The Historical fort arid prison on the hill-cliff at Buxa. Thu Fort a Bhutanese stockade, wan probably built before 18th Century A.D., Ruins of his strong hold can scareely be seen new-a-days, save a water-tower located to the hill ris-ing i more...
Destination: Jalpaiguri, India
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Malda Built in 1655 A.D. by shah shuja this is a large three storied gate wouth-esat of the Qadam Rasul, and is asupprsed to have been the Royal entrance to the fort. The Gate is 65 feet long and 42 feet 4inches broad. The main entrance way is only 10 feet wide. The Original name of this gate was – ‘Shahi Darwaza&rsqu more...
Destination: Malda, India
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Malda Built by Mahamud 1 (Nasiruddin ) in 1442 situated on the bank of the old Ganges, It is very nearly one mile in lenght and half a mile in width, It is entirely surrounded by a great earthen Rampart upwards of 30 feet in hight and about 190 feet thick at the base with round towers at all the a more...
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Bishnupur Very little remains of the fort built between 1657- 1677 A.D by the Malla ruler king Bir singha. The gate of the old fort is of laterite stone and is called "Pathar Durwaza" the kings soldiers would hide in side the gate and there were holes drilled in different directions for the ques. A stone chariot in more...
Destination: Bishnupur, India
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Kolkata Started by Lord Robert olive in 1757 A.D. (Governor of Fort-William in Bengal 175860 1765-67.) and completed in 1778 A.D (after 21 years) situated on the chowring heegate opens to red road. It took upon the of the oldor fort. Is not murely a fort, but like a little town. Which was where the general post office now stands. The fort seems trucly impregnable, but it was never put to the test as it wa more...
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Kolkata In 1696, construction of the Fort was completed in 1712 A.D. The Fort was partially destroyed by Nawab Siraj-Ud-Daulah in 1756 A.D.before he turn, was defeated at Plessey, and is the site of the controversial 'black hole' monuments past of the old arches may still be seen in the yard. Fort willam situated on the east bank of the river Hoogly. The fort accupies an irregular octagonal space of more...
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Cuttack Built in 13th century, the ruins of barabati fort with its most and gate and the eastern mound of the nine storeyed palace of the Ganga dynasty, lie on the bank of the river Mahanadi as the silent witness of the vicissitudes of orissa history. And a mosque in side the fort, old buildings and new buildings have come up now as housing for modern offices. The ruins of the Bara Bati Fort Cuttack br more...
Destination: Cuttack, India
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Sholapur Once the fort walls of Sholapur extended 4 km ground the old city but as the population rose, walls were hacked down in 18721873 and now only fragment remain, But the fort has been splendidly preserved by turning the fort constructed by Hasan Gangu in 14th century A.D. The founder of Bahamani dynasty. The impressive inner wall with its four anassive square towers from the 17th century. The more...
Destination: Sholapur, India
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Daulatabad Daulatabad Fort is a magnificent fort situated in Maharashtra, at a distance of around 13 km from the Aurangabad city. It forms a part of the Daulatabad city, which was earlier known as 'Devigiri'. The fort, perched at a height of approximately 60 ft, dates back to the 12th century. It has been constructed on the top of a hill and is amongst the best preserved forts in the world that date back to more...
Destination: Daulatabad, India
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Ahmednagar The fort was after- wards used as a prison and National leaders during the "Quit India" movement like Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru, Sardar patel and Maulana Azad were detained here in 1942. Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru wrote his famous book "The Discovery of India" here only. Ahmednagar Fort is one of the best designed forts in the entire state of Maharas more...
Destination: Ahmednagar, India
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Shivneri Shivneri Fort is a fort near Junnar which is around 105 km from Pune, Maharashtra, India. It is known as the birth place of Maratha king Shivaji. Shahaji Bhonsale, Shivaji's father, was a general in the army of the Adil Shah, Sultan of Bijapur. He was concerned for the safety of his wife Jijabai during her pregnancy as there was constant warfare going on. He, therefore moved his family to Shivneri more...
Destination: Shivneri, India
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Sindhurdurg Maharashtra is known for its rich historical legacy. The land has been a silent witness to some of the most gruesome battles that have been fought in India. One such symbol of the rich historical past is the mighty Sindhudurg fort. It is situated in Sindhudurg district, which is located on the Konkan coast, south of Maharashtra. It can be reached by hiring local transport from Kolhapur. Sindhudurg more...
Destination: Sindhurdurg, India
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Ratnagiri Ratnagiri Fort built between 1350 and 1500 A.D Ratnagiri the district Head quarters. This is the birth place of Shri Lokmanya Tilak. Besides. being beautiful sea- side town there is fish research centre, beach Bhagvati temple. Ratnāgiri (Marathi: ) is a port city on the Arabian Sea coast in Ratnagiri district in the southwestern part of Maharashtra, India. T more...
Destination: Ratnagiri, India
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Panhala Built by Raja 11 lilinfs in 1192 Ruled there until 1209 uilich the British chose to destroy in 11144. The mosque here at Mahuli persuades some some scholars that the fort is or Mughal origin, bust there heights must have surely been de¬fended long before Muslim incursions south from Delhi. Panhala fort near kolhapur (18km by Rail, Altitude 977m) is closely associated with the his more...
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Satara The fort is located in Satara district in Maharashtra atop the massive Ajinkyatara Mountain, 3,300 ft above sea level. One of the most remarkable features of this fort is the ready availability of fresh water even at such heights. You can also get a panoramic view of Satara town from the ramparts of this fort. The fort was wrested by the Maratha emperor Shahu Maharaj in 1708. It is located within more...
Destination: Satara, India
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Raigad The Capital of Shivaji. The selection of Raigad as his capital and the layout of the forts shows the foresight and ingenuity of Shivaji. He expressed his opinion that the Maratha Rajah Should be the king of the Lord of umbrella (Chhatrapati The king approved of it). The coronation cremony was held according to strict vedic rites. On the morning of 6 June 1674 A.D Shivaji ascended the throme, It w more...
Destination: Raigad, India
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Pratapgarh (24 kms from Mahabaleshwar) Pratapgad was one of the for midable hill- fort of chatrapati Shivaji Maharaj. It was constructed by Shivaji in 1656. This against advesary Afzar khan in 1659. This ge neral of Bijapur desieged the fort and Shivaji Maharaj killed him during a brief meeting w more...
Destination: Pratapgarh, India
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Pune (129 kms ) Sinhagad formerly known as kondana was one of the most impregn able forts in western India. impregn able forts in western India. Maratha spy infiltrating the defences of the Bijapuri general. Known as kondance until 1647, it was given new name by shivaji in 1647 a mediaeval foundation, it fell to Muhammodibn Tughlaq in 1328 A.D. and more...
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Lonavala Janjira Fort built in 1511, when the slave- traders made their feste burg and escorted Hajjis on heir way from the sultan siddi Fateh khan of Janjira, The Marathas who proved so buccaneeringly successful by land made on roads against janjira, through shivaji tried by sen in 1659 A.D and his son shambhuji tried tunnelling across in 1682 A.D. In 1790 A.D the British captured Bassein Island fort, Gop more...
Destination: Lonavala, India
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Mumbai The old Goa's evocative Portuguese colonial Ruins Attrct visitors. Bassein Fort is located at Vasai, about 55 km from Mumbai, Maharashtra. Bahadur Shah, Sultan of Gujarat, built the fort. The main gate of this large fort leads to a small courtyard; from here one can climb the ramparts to take a look at the old structures, which are now in ruin more...
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Destination: Daman, India
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Destination: Daman, India
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Diu (Gujrat) Div fort built in 1535. Very beautiful design (Sea - side ) more...
Destination: Diu (Gujrat), India
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Junagadh Old Rajput palace two step wells and Buddhists Corner. more...
Destination: Junagadh, India
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Ahmedabad Enclosing Royal palaces and gardens once had 12 darwazes (gates) inside the Mughal Fort. more...
Destination: Ahmedabad, India
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Bhantinda The fort of Bhatinda, which is built on a raised ground and around which the city has developed, is an important landmark. The fort is a square with each side 210 m, having 36 bastions and is about 36 m high. The fort occupies 14 acres of land and is entirely built of brick and mortar. Except for its towers, it looks like mound of Earth. It is so high that it is visible from a distance of about 25 more...
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Bandhavgarh No records remain to show when Bandhavgarh fort was constructed, It is thought. however , to be some 2000 years old , and there are feferences to it in the ancient books, the inroad panch. Ratra a more...
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Jabalpur A panoramic view of the town can be oboramic from a top this hill - top fortress built in 1116 A.D. by the Gond ruler Raja Madan Shah. more...
Destination: Jabalpur, India
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Orchha Approched by a multi arched bridge has threee palaces set in an open quadrangle the most spectacular of this era, more...
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Gwalior This hill-top fort over the gwalior city. The fort was built by Raja Mansingh Timar in the 15th Century. The most magnificent monument. It has been the scene of momentous; imprisonments, battles and jauhars. A steep Road winds up war as to the foot, flanked by statues of the jain tirthan learns carved into the Rock face. The magnificent outer walls of the foot still stand, two miles in length and more...
Destination: Gwalior, India
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Rajgir Built in 6th century B.C. by Ajatashatru the king of Magatha son of Bimbisara, during the Buddha's time, An important hair the 6.5 sq meters Ajatashatru's stupa is also belived to have been built by him. Ajatashatru imprisoned his fa¬ther, the king Bimbisara, in a small Jaill house but little is left off. Built the fort out side the hill-girt area, with a circuit of nearly bkms. The wall is f more...
Destination: Rajgir, India
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Sasaram Built by Sher khan. The hill fort a wonderful piece of humen skill and architecture is situated on the bank of Durga water river amidesthick forest and hilly tracks, The under ground halls paint¬ings and cavvings are artistic and graceful. (40 kms from season). more...
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Sasaram A magnificent hill fort named after prince Rohitasva of Hindu mythology, is built on a hill top 455 meters above sea level. The original builder of the fort is not 'known, but the fort has passed through many rulers. Man singh and shershahad strong hold over it. Man singh made major repair work of the entire fortification and also built more...
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Allahabad Fort of Allahabad is situiiii,(1 on the bank river Yamuna near ...ingam. The fort was built by the innat Mughal emperor Akbar. Who 'mil come on a pleasure trip by boat lo Allahabad and stayed for four months. IN ITS days the fort was unvivalled in its design elegance and craftmanship. It was made at a cost of 25 million of rupees. It took than 45years to complete (From 1575 A.D.). The fort built more...
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Jaunpur Built by Feroze shah in 1360 All and now in ruing more...
Destination: Jaunpur, India
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Agra It is the main entrance to Agra fort and faced the famou Jama Masjid of the city. Both sides of this gate were two big stone elephant with figures of two Rajput heroes Jaime! and Jatta. These were Built by Akbe in 1568 A.D. to commemorate the bright memories of the Rajput heroes c Chittor who fought against him bravely in Chittor war and so the Emperc named the gate way as Hathipole. Later on thes more...
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Agra Agra fort is one of the most important strong holds on the fac of the globe. It is fortified by strong walls of red sand stone. The palati. buildings in it present the actual reflection of the Mughal's imperial porn and gramdear. It was built by Akbar, the great Mughal Emperor on the rigl bank of river Yamauna of the eastern side of Agra city, in 1565 A.D. (It we completed 9 years at a cost of 35 more...
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Kota Situated near Atru village in Barren district, The fort of Sheragarh is an important monument. more...
Destination: Kota, India
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Kota ( 145 kms from Kota ) : The fort is an example of Mughal architecture made in redstone. more...
Destination: Kota, India
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Bundi This white fort on the top of a thickly wooded hill is to the north of the Bundi town on a height of 1426 feet. It was built by Rao Raja Veer Singh in 1354 AD. It has an enormous tank which once supplied the palace with water. The fort unusual architectural achievements commands extensive views of the city. more...
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Mount Abu This fort was built in the year 900 AD by the former rulers. In this old fort reformation work of this fort was undertaken by Maharana Kumbha of Mewar in 1452 AD. On the most miraculous hilly range of the fort of Achalgarh. There is a temple of Lord Shiva ( A Chaleshwar Mahadeo ) where there is no Shiv Ling but a pit which is called Brahmakhad. Quite close to the temple of Achaleshwar Mahade more...
Destination: Mount Abu, India
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Kumbhalgarh The second most important fort of mewar after Chittorgarh is the Kumbhalgarh situated in the north of Udaipur and near Nathdwara. It was built in 1458 AD by Maharana Khumbha. It stands on a Cragguhill, covering an area of 12 sq.km, this fort fell only once to the army of Akbar and that too because of the water supply of the fort was contaminated by the enemy forces. Even today the fort is reached more...
Destination: Kumbhalgarh, India
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Chittaurgarh It is most Mewar's historical port and it is one of the most historic forts of India. Situated 3KMs from Chittorgarh Railway station.This 5 Kms long and 1KM wide fort above sea level. It occupies an area of about 12 Krns and is situated over 700 acres of land chittor fort's every part is adorable but following spots are important from the tourist and historical point of view. The ramp leading to more...
Destination: Chittaurgarh, India
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Jodhpur Spreading over 5 Kms, on a perpendicular hill and look¬ing down from a height of about 125 metres. The historic fort of Jodhpur was constructed by Rao Jodha in the year 1459 AD (was established on Saturday the Jyestha Sukla Ekadashi year, 12th May, 1459 AD). It is one of the most handsome and magnificence, great forts in Asia. This enclosure almost completely comprises of palaces, barrac more...
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Bikaner Started in 1587 AD this is one of the very few forts in the country which has never been conquered.The foundation was lead by Emperor Akbar's, contemporary Raja Raj Singh an outstand ing General in the army of Mughal Em¬peror Akbar built this imposing but in year 1588-1593 AD Raja Rai Singh and additions were made by successive rulers. Thirty seven palaces, pavillions and temples were added to more...
Destination: Bikaner, India
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Kishangarh This fort is a witness to many his¬torical events. Babar, the founder of the Mughal dynasty, spent a few days here and when he left he took away the hidden treasurers for his son Humayun. Akbar's son Salim, later Emperor Jahangir, Shahjahan in exile lived here for some time. The pal¬ace where he stayed is called Salim Mahal now in ruins, It was finally conquered by Maharaja pratap Singh in more...
Destination: Kishangarh, India
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Ajmer This "Star fort" was built by Ajapal chauhan in the 7th Century AD. It was witnessed many historic battles and provides a fine view of the city. A winding bridle path takes you to the fort crowning a hill rock. It is 2855 ft. high. Inside the fortress are fine water tanks greatly restored by Akbar (known asAkbar's fort). more...
Destination: Ajmer, India
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Jaipur (11 Kms from Jaipur) Amber the ancient and deserted capital of the Jaipur (Dhundar). The history of Armor is also the history of the Kachhawaha dynasty. Won from the rul¬ing Meena tribe, the Kachchwahas set up their capital here in mid 12th Century and continued to dominate the surrounding area for the next Six centuries, before Jaipur was built, derivesits name from Ambikeshwar, a little of t more...
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Jaipur The fort of Victory (Enroute to Nahargarh fort). The Munchchwaha dynasty used the fort as its treasury for several years. It was built for the defence of the town. The world's biggest cannon on wheel is positioned here and dates back to 1720 AD built by Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh II. It has a 20 feet long barrel and the wheels have a 9 feet diametre for a single. Shot from the cannon, 100 Kg o more...
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Jaipur 7 Kms from Jaipur, a motorable road runs through the hills to Nahargarh fort. The fort was built by Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh in 1734 AD. The upper storey was constructed by Sawai Ram Singh II in 1868 -1869 and later on more apartments were added by Maharaja Sawai Madho Singh II in 1902 - 1903 AD. It lies north west of the city palace and provides some stunning views of the city down below both dur more...
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Jammu Situated on a rock face on the left bank of the river Tawi. This is perhaps the oldest fort and edifice in the city. Constructed originally by Raja Bahulochan over 3000 years ago, the fort was more recently improved and built the Dogra rulers. There is a temple dedicated to godess kali inside the fort, gardens, laid around the Bahu fort provides a pleasant view of the city. more...
Destination: Jammu, India
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Srinagar Emperor Akbar built the fort in 1592-1598 A.D. in Srinagar on the hill of the same name and the city of Nagar inside the wall that runs round the hill. The huge project gave employment to people who had suffered in the chak regine. When the walled city was more...
Destination: Srinagar, India
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Delhi This massive fort is the most magnificent of all Indian royal palaces. It is a red Sandstone building with mighty walls surrounded by fine towers. The fort was built by the most famous Mughal Emperor Shah Jehan at the Right bank of river Jamuna on the eastern side of the city, near Chandni Chowk. its buildings were completed, was the renowned archited Mukarmmat Khan. The fort is an irr more...
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