These 10 forts are the pride of India…
The palaces and forts of every state in India have their own charm. If you are fond of seeing ancient art and heritage, then definitely include these magnificent forts on your travel list.
1. Mehrangarh Fort, Rajasthan:
Mehrangarh Fort is in Jodhpur city of Rajasthan. It is more than 500 years old and the largest fort. This fort is built at a great height. Rao Jodha built it are 7 gates in this fort. Each gate was built as a memorial to the king when he won a war. In this fort, Jayapal Gate was built by Raja Mansingh. Inside the fort, buildings like Moti Mahal, Sheesh Mahal have been decorated very beautifully. The temple and museum of Chamunda Devi are inside this fort. The temple and museum of Chamunda Devi are inside this fort. It is considered to be the best museum in Rajasthan.
2. Agra Fort:
This fort built in Agra, Uttar Pradesh, has been included in UNESCO World Heritage. Earlier, this fort was with Rajput king Prithviraj Chauhan; later, it was captured by Mahmud Ghaznavi. Due to its grandeur with its architecture, carvings, and beautiful colors, this country is considered the most beautiful forts. An entire city is situated inside the boundary wall of this fort, whose many buildings are one of the specimens of fine art. The white marble Moti Masjid, Diwan-i-Aam, Diwan-i-Khas, Musamman Burj, Jahangir Palace, Khas Mahal, and Sheesh Mahal are some of them. Mughal Emperor Akbar started the construction of Agra Fort in 1573.
3. Gwalior Fort, Madhya Pradesh:
Raja Mansingh Tomar built this fort located in the Gwalior city of Madhya Pradesh one of the safest forts in North and Central India. This fort looks very beautiful due to the beautiful architecture, excellent carvings, paint, and craftsmanship on the walls and ramparts. It is built on the Gopanchal mountain. Made of red sandstone. There are wonderful specimens of medieval architecture in the interior of this fort. Gujari Mahal, built in the 15th century, symbolizes the love of Raja Mansingh and Gujari Queen Mrignayani. It is 100 meters above the plain area. The fort's fort's outer wall is about 2 miles long, and its width varies from one kilometer to 200 meters.
4. Chittorgarh Fort, Rajasthan:
Situated in Chittorgarh, Rajasthan, this fort is spread over 700 acres of land. This fort, built on a hill 500 feet above the ground, is situated on the banks of the Berach River. It was an important stronghold of the Rajput dynasty from the 7th century to the 16th century. The fort is characterized by its strong gateways, bastions, palaces, temples, forts, and reservoirs, which are among the unmatched specimens of Rajput architecture. There are seven entrances to this fort. The first entrance is known as the foot pole, followed by Bhairav Pol, Hanuman Pol, Ganesh Pol, Joli Pol, Laxman Pol, and finally the Ram Pol, built in 1459. The entrance located on the eastern side of the fort is called Suraj Pol. There are two famous reservoirs here, which are famous as Vijay Stambh and Rana Kumbha.
5. Red Fort, Delhi:
Red Fort is a world-famous fort in Delhi. built itTomar King Anangpal built it in 1060. Later, Prithviraj Chauhan rebuilt it, and Shah Jahan had it cast in the Ottoman style. It is called Red Fort because of its red sandstone and ramparts. This fort holds historical importance for India. After ruling from Agra for 11 years, the Mughal ruler, Shah Jahan, decided to move the capital to Delhi and laid the foundation of the Red Fort here in 1618. It was inaugurated in the year 1647. The Lahore and Delhi Gate are the two entrances of this fort spread over one and a half miles.
6. Sonar Fort, Rajasthan:
Sonar Fort is located in Jaisalmer, Rajasthan. The specialty of this fort is that as soon as the sun's rays fall on it in the morning. It shines like gold. That's why it is called Sonar Fort. By the way, it is situated in the middle of the desert; it is also called the fort of the desert. It is one of the largest forts in the world and has 99 strongholds all around it. Of these, 92 bastions were built between 1633 and 1647. The main attraction of Jaisalmer Fort is the first entrance to the fort located at Gopa Chowk. This huge and grand gate is a splendid specimen of stone carving. The second attraction is the Dussehra Chowk, located near Howadpol, the last gate of the fort, which is a special place of attraction for this fort. Tourists can shop here. Another attraction in the Jaisalmer Fort is the Rajmahal. It is built in the inner part of the fort. Once upon a time, this palace used to be the main place of residence of the kings. Because of this, it is also the most beautiful part of the fort.
7. Kangra Fort, Himachal Pradesh:
This fort is in Kangra, Himachal Pradesh. The royal family of Kangra built it. It is one of the oldest forts globally and is counted among the oldest forts in the country. It is also known as Nagarkot or Kot Kangra. The Kangra Fort, situated on the banks of the Banganga and Manjhi rivers, was the capital of the 'Trigatara' land of King Bhumchand, the ancestor of the lineage of 500 kings. This fort was so famous for its wealth that Mohammad Ghazni, during his fourth campaign in India, defeated Punjab and reached Kangra directly in 1009 AD.
8. Golconda Fort, Hyderabad:
This fort, built at a distance of 11 km from Hyderabad, the capital of Andhra Pradesh, was built by the Kakatiya rulers. It is known for its grandeur and beautiful structure. Even today, thousands of tourists can be seen gathering here. The King of Warangal built this fort 14th century. Later it passed into the hands of the Bahmani kings and came to be known as Muhammadnagar. In 1512 AD, it came under the authority of the Qutb Shahi kings. Then in 1687 AD, Aurangzeb won it. Built on a hill of granite, this fort has a total of eight doors. A three-mile long strong stone wall surrounds itl. Musi River flows to its south. About half aA three-mile-long, strong stone wall surrounds itbs of the Qutbshahi kings, which are still in a dilapidated condition.
9. Sindhudurg, Maharashtra:
This fort was built in the middle of the sea at a distance of 400 km from Mumbai. Shivaji built the fort between 1664 and 1667. Sindhudurg attracts tourists due to its beauty. It is located south of Mumbai in the Konkan region of Maharashtra. Sindhudurg is built on a small island in the middle of the sea.
10. Kumbhalgarh Fort, Rajasthan:
The Kumbhalgarh Fort in Rajsamand, Rajasthan, was built by Maharana Kumbha. There are two specialties of this fort - first, the wall of this fort is the second largest wall in the world, which is 36 km long and 15 feet wide, so wide that five horses can run on it simultaneously. The second feature is more than 360 temples inside this fort, out of which 300 are ancient Jain temples, and the rest are Hindu temples. This is an impenetrable fort, which the enemy could never win on his own strength. Palaces, temples, and buildings for living were built on the high places of this fort. Here the flat land was used for agriculture; the same sloping parts were used for reservoirs, this fort was made fully capable.
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