The history of India is not considered as such. India also has historical fort with many historical stories, which are called the pride of this country. If you too are planning to roam somewhere, then this time visit the famous forts of India, which will not only tell you the history of India, but their beauty will also fascinate you. Being so many years old, this fort is famous in the country and abroad. When foreigners come on a trip to India, they never forget to visit these forts. Let us also travel to these magnificent and ancient forts, which can be included in some memorable moments in your life.
1) Mehrangarh Fort, Rajasthan
Mehrangarh Fort is located in Jodhpur city in Rajasthan province of India. This huge fortress of the fifteenth century is situated on a rocky hill, at a height of 125 meters above the ground and is surrounded by a ten-kilometer-long wall with eight gates and countless bastions. The fort has four gates connected by invisible, winding roads from outside. There are many grand palaces inside the fort, wonderfully carved doors, lattice windows and inspiring names. Notable among these are Moti Mahal, Phool Mahal, Sheesh Mahal, Sileh Khana, Daulat Khana etc. These palaces contain an awe-inspiring collection of furnishings of Indian royalty. Apart from this, there is also a stunning collection of palanquins, elephants, miniature paintings of various styles, musical instruments, costumes and furniture.
This fort is one of the oldest forts in India and symbolizes the rich past of India. Rao Jodha was one of the 24 children of King Ranmal of Jodhpur. He became the fifteenth ruler of Jodhpur. A year after taking over the reins of governance, Rao Jodha began to feel that the fort of Mandore was unsafe. He proposed the idea of building a new fort on a hill 4 km away from his then fort. This hill was known as dawn birds, because there used to be a lot of birds. Rao Jodha laid the foundation of the fort on this hill on 12 May 1459 AD, which is of shape. Maharaja Jaswant Singh (1734–4) completed it. Originally the fort has seven gates (pol) (the eighth gate is secret). The first gate has pointed nails to protect it from elephant attacks. The Jaipol gate included in the other gates was built by Maharaj Man Singh in 1804 after his conquest of Jaipur and Bikaner. Fateh Pol or Victory Gate was built by Maharaj Ajit Singh in memory of his victory over the Mughals.
Rao Jodha had immense reverence in Chamunda Mata. Chamunda is the Kuldevi of the rulers of Jodhpur. Rao Jodha built the temple of Chamunda Mata near the Mehrangarh Fort in 180 and established the idol. The gates of the temple were also opened to the general public. Chamunda Maa was not only the ruler but also the Kuldevi of the majority of Jodhpur residents and even today millions of people worship this goddess. Special poojas are offered here on the day of Navratri.
Rajaram Meghwal was buried alive on Saturday on Jyeshtha Shukla Ekadashi (accordingly, 12 May 1459 AD) on the astrological consultation of astrologer Ganpat Dutt in the foundation of Mehrangarh fort. Rao Jodhaji Rathod gave some land (including lease) to his descendants at Sursagar near Mehrangarh fort, in the name of Raja Bagh, in lieu of Rajaram's glad self-sacrifice and swami-devotion. On the festival of Holi, the Ger of the Meghwalas have the right to go to the fort with the instruments that are not available to any other caste. Rajaram was born in Kadela Gautra from the womb of Kesar Devi and his father's name was Mohanasi.
2) Agra Fort, Uttar Pradesh
Agra Fort is a historic fort in the city of Agra in India. It was the main residence of the
emperors of the Mughal dynasty until 1638, when the capital moved from Agra to Delhi. Agra Fort is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It is about 2.5 km northwest of its famous sister monument Taj Mahal. The fort can be more accurately described as a walled city.
After the first battle of Panipat in 1526, the victorious Babur remained in the fort in Ibrahim Lodi's palace. Later he made a baoli in it. His successor Humayun was crowned in the fort in 1530. He was defeated at Bilgram in 1540 by Sher Shah Suri. The fort remained with Suri until 1555, when Humayun reclaimed it. General of Adil Shah Suri, Hemu withdrew to Agra in 1556 and followed his fleeing governor from Delhi where he met the Mughals at the Battle of Tughlakabad. Sheesh Mahal, Agra Fort: Agra Fort, effects produced by lighting candles in the Sheesh Mahal.
Realizing the importance of his central position, Akbar made it his capital and reached Agra in 1558. His historian Abul Fazl recorded that it was a brick fort called 'Badalgarh'. It was in a ruined condition and Akbar reconstructed it with red sandstone from Dholpur district of Barauli region in Rajasthan. The architects laid the foundation and it was built with bricks in the inner core with sandstone on the outer surfaces. Some 4,000 builders worked it daily for eight years, completing it in 1573.
It was only during the reign of Shah Jahan, Akbar's grandson, that the site occupied its present position. Shah Jahan built the beautiful Taj Mahal in memory of his wife Mumtaz Mahal. Unlike his grandfather, Shah Jahan organized buildings made of white marble. They destroyed some of the previous buildings inside the fort for their own construction.
Towards the end of his life, Shah Jahan was intercepted and restrained by his son Aurangzeb in the fort. It is rumored that Shah Jahan died in the Musamman Burj, a tower with a marble balcony with a view of the Taj Mahal.
The fort was attacked and occupied by the Maratha Empire in the early 18th century. After that, it changed hands several times between the Marathas and their enemies. After their disastrous defeat by Ahmed Shah Abdali in 1761 at the Third Battle of Panipat, the Marathas remained out of the region for the next decade. Finally Mahadji Shinde took the fort in 1785. The Marathas lost the British in 1803 during the Second Anglo-Maratha War.
The fort was the site of a war during the Indian Rebellion of 1857, which ended the rule of the British East India Company in India, and led to a century of direct rule of India by Britain.
3) Gwalior Fort, Madhya Pradesh
Gwalior Fort is also known as the "Gem of Forts" because of its design. This fort is situated in the middle of India on a small hill called Gopanchal in Gwalior district of Madhya Pradesh, it is the pride of not just Gwalior but the whole of India, which is currently known as a historical museum.This fort has been divided into two parts due to its safe design. The first part is "Gujari Mahal" built for Queen Mriganayani and the second part is "Maan Mandir" The oldest documents associated with "Zero" were found in this temple on the way to the top of the fort. Which was around 1500 years old.
There is no evidence of the construction of this fort in which day, but according to the local people, it was built in the name of "Gwalipa", who was a sadhu. It is said that this sadhu fed King Surajsen by drinking the holy water of the pond. Was cured of the disease.
With this, that monk conferred the title of Pal on the king and said till the king will get this title with his name. Till then, this fort will remain with them, meaning that no other king will be able to defeat them, with this 83 fortresses of Surajsen remained this fort and 84 they lost the fort at the time of successor.
In the 11th century, Muslim kings attacked to capture this fort, during this time, Mahmud Ghazni captured this fort but returned it again in exchange for 40 elephants. In 1398, this fort went under the control of Tomar Rajput dynasty. At the same time, he got some construction inside the fort, in 1505 Sultan of Delhi, Sikander Lodi attacked to capture the fort, but he failed to capture it. And in 1516, Alexander Lodi's son Ibrahim Lodi attacked this fort again and Mansingh Tomar died, with Ibrahim Lodi ruling it.
After 10 years Babur, the founder of the Mughal dynasty attacked this fort and took it under his control. But in 1542 Sher Shah Shuri fought with Babur and captured this fort. But shortly afterwards Sher Shah Shuri died accidentally and in 1558 Babur's grandson Akbar attacked the fort and took it under his control which Akbar used to keep prisoners.
This fort remained under the Mughals till the time of Aurangzeb, a descendant of the Mughal Empire, but after the death of Aurangzeb, the leadership of this fort went from Gohan to the kings but after some time the Scindia kings attacked this fort and took it under their control soon. He lost this fort to the East India Company in India.
On 3 August 1780, during the time of Captain Poffan and Brusch, Agrojo captured the fort, but the same year Governor Warren Hastings returned his fort to Gohan Rana. But after about 4 years, the Marathas captured the Gwalior Fort, but after some time, this fort was again subjugated by Agrejo.
In January 1844, this fort was handed over to the Maratha-Scindia dynasty as a divan. And till 1886, after the British captured the whole of India, it gave the Gwalior Fort to the Scindia Gharana and till 1947 the independence of India protected the fort in this house. The fort is then known as the Historical Museum.
4) Chittorgarh Fort, Rajasthan
Listed as one of the UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Rajasthan, Chittorgarh Fort, also known as Chittor Fort, bears witness to the bravery of men and women of Rajput clan. It is spread over an area of 280 hectares, 180 meters high on a hill. It is said that the fort was built by the Mauryas in the 7th century AD. This fort is a good example of great ancient artwork which may surprise you with your first glance here. The artwork on the pillar here is very beautiful, it is said that it took about 10 years to make the artwork on a pillar. Chittorgarh Fort is the largest fort in India. The fort narrates a story of love, courage, determination and sacrifice. A glimpse of the fort still bears the glory of the Rajputs who once lived here.
It is believed that the Mauryans built the Chittorgarh Fort in the early 7th century. There are also many records indicating that Mewar ruled the Chittorgarh Fort for about 834 years. Bappa Rawal established the fort in 724 AD, after which the fort saw many wars and rulers.
It was attacked about 3 times by famous rulers but with their bravery, the Rajput rulers saved the fort all the time. In 1303 the fort was attacked by Allauddin Khilji, who wanted to capture Queen Padmini, who was said to be stunningly beautiful. He wanted him to come with them and when he refused, Allauddin Khilji attacked the fort and defeated the ruler.
The second time King Bahadur Shah of Gujarat sacked the fort and Akbar, the Mughal emperor attacked the fort in 1567, who wanted to capture Maharana Udai Singh. In 1616 Jahangir, a Mughal emperor, returned the fort to Maharaja Amar Singh, who was then the chief of Mewar.
The fort of Chittorgarh boasts 84 water reservoirs in its premises in the past, of which only 22 are remaining today. It is said that these 84 water bodies have so much water that it can meet the needs of 50,000 soldiers of the state for 4 consecutive years. Now you can just imagine the majestic of this place.
The Chittorgarh Fort has several sacred temples, sacred pillars (towers) and 7 gates, which are so high that enemies cannot be seen inside the fort even by standing on elephants or camels. In the past, around 100,000 residents lived within the fort; Even today the count is around 25,000. The huge ruins of this place have inspired tourists and writers from many countries. India's largest fort invites and welcomes you to visit and explore its beauty and royalty.
5) Sonar Fort, Rajasthan
Thar is a sandy stretch of western Rajasthan. Jaisalmer is a golden fantasy of Thar. The sandy expanse of Jaisalmer stretches it apart from other tourist destinations. Jaisalmer is a small town, founded by Rao Jaisal in 1156 AD. The main attraction here is the Sonar Fort which is visible from every angle of the city. This sonar fort looks like a golden crown falling in the sand. It is made of yellow sand stone. Through the four huge doors, one enters the fort, which is called Pol.
Although the fort is very neglected and dilapidated, but the palaces and buildings within it are a witness to the beauty of the bygone days. Fine carvings on yellow sand stone are the specialty of the buildings here, many types of belts, jaalis, jagged windows and foliage in the stones. There are also some beautiful Jain temples inside the fort. These temples are built between the 12–15th century. The sculpted sculptures in these temples tell mythological stories. There are some ruins that attract with their shattered grandeur. I wish if they had been restored in time, then some other palaces would have adorned this fort. A part of the fort is also residential, where many families live. Some people have converted their old traditional houses into a guesthouse with a little shifting. By staying here, the tourist can get to know the grand beauty of the fort closely.
Gadisar Lake is also a lake in this sandy city of Jaisalmer. Outside the fort's ramparts, the city is situated all around, in thin-narrow streets, the same narrow-narrow streets lead us to three, four beautifully decorated architecture with unrivaled, carved havelis. There is also a lake in this sandy city, Gadisar Lake. A beautiful palace is situated near the Amarsagar Gate outside the fort, Badal Vilas Temple, it is a unique gift of architecture.
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