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All the famous forts in India.
Forts in India
PowerPoint Presentation Forts In India COUNTRIES' HERITAGE Image Source: cloudfront.net The Red Fort The Red Fort also called as the Lal Quila it one of the most significant historical buildings in India. It was built by the Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan, between 1639 to 1648 in Delhi, India. The thick red sandstone is used in the making of the Red Fort, that makes the fort look painted as red and hence it got its name the Red Fort. The Red Fort also has some other important buildings within it, like the mosques Moti Masjid, DiwaniAam etc. A museum has also been created inside it named as Indian war memorial museum. The Indian Prime Minister addresses the country and raises the flag of India on the Republic and Independence day of India. Image Source: indianexpress.com Gwalior fort The beautiful Gwalior Fort is located in Madhya Pradesh. Rana Man Singh Tomar had built it in the 18th century. The Gwalior fort is based on the wonderful ancient Indian architecture. It fort has many magnificent structures inside it, one of which is the famous SasBahu temple. The Sas Bahu temple is one of the biggest forts in India. The Indian government has also issued a postage stamp for its remembrance. Along with the SasBahu temple, it also has the majestic Man Mandir Palace, Hathi Pol, Karn Mahal and Chhatri of Bhim Singh Rana, etc. It also turned an old palace into a museum, name as Gujari Mahal. Image Source: TripAdvisor Golkonda fort Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh, is also famous for its ancient Indian architecture. The Golconda fort is such architecture that is based in Hyderabad initially known as Mankal. The Kakatiya kings had built the fort in late 1600. The fort was built mainly for defence and is known for its military architecture having massive battlements surrounding it and a grand structure. The height of the fort is 120 meters and is built on a granite hill. Golkonda also became famous the diamonds mine found at Kollur near Kollur lake and once the fort was used to store the famous Kohinoor. The fort is also among the Seven Wonders of Hyderabad Image Source: Hyderabad Tourism Jaisalmer fort The famous Jaisalmer Fort is located in Rajasthan. Rajput Rawal Jaisal, the then ruler of Jaisalmer, built the fort in 1155 AD. It is considered as the only fort where the people still live in. Jaisalmer fort is also known as Sonar Quila and “Golden Fort, as it is constructed with the yellow sand. The fort is situated in between of the Thar Desert. It is the second oldest fort of Rajasthan counted. The Jain temples, Royal Palace, Havelis, palace, lakes and big gates are the main attraction. With the time and increasing population, the fort has been facing many damages. So it is being maintained and restored by the World Monuments Fund. Image Source: Catch News Red fort : Agra With a great influence of Mughals on the Indian Architectures, the Agra's Red Fort is also one of the most important forts in India. It is about 2Km far from the Taj Mahal. Created by the Mughals, it has an Islamic architecture and was the main residence of the Mughals in Agra. The Agra's Red Fort has been declared as the UNESCO World Heritage site. Like Tajmahal, it is also situated on the bank of the river Yamuna. Image Source: kids.britannica.com Kangra fort Royals from the Katoch Dynasty had built the famous Kangra fort, also having the traces of Trigarta Kingdom. It is the oldest and the biggest fort of Himalayas, situated in the Kangra valley of Himachal Pradesh, at the conjunction of Banganga and Manjhi rivers. The most valuable monuments in the Kangra Fort are Ambika Mata temple, Ranjit Singh gate, Hammam, Ahini Gate and the Vajreshwari temple. It also has a museum called as the Maharaja Sansar Chand Katoch Museum that has the traces of the Kangra's royal family and its history. Image Source: hpgeneralstudies.com Chittorgarh fort Chittorgarh Fort is known for its grand reputation and largest structure in India. It is was the capital of Mewar and was initially controlled by the Mewar kings. The fort is also known as the Water Fort, as it used to have 84 water bodies inside, among which over 22 are still existent. This 691.9 acres, large testimony is the symbol of the bravery of Maharana Pratap Singh and the other great Rajput rulers of Rajasthan. This majestic fort hosts the biggest Rajput festival called the “Jauhar Mela” every year. The major attractions of the Chittorgarh Fort are Gaumukh reservoir, Vijay Stambha and Rana Kumbha palace, etc. Image Source: viagginews.com Panhala fort Panhala fort is one of the most significant forts in India. The fort is situated in Kolhapur Maharashtra, over a pass in the Sahyadri mountain range. It is within the main trade route from Bijapur, which makes it the centre of several battles between groups. The fort's structure is a symbol of great Maratha Empire. Purandhar Fort is also famous for tracking. Andhar Bavadi, Kalavanticha Mahal, Ambarkhana, Dharma Kothi, Sajja Kothi, Teen Darwaza, Wagh Darwaza are among the most significant parts of the Panhala fort. Image Source: The History Hub Srirangapatnam fort One of the most famous for of Karnataka is located near to the holy river Kaveri. It was built in 1454, by the ruler of Chitradurga, Timmanna Nayaka. Tipu Sultan brought the fort into prominence and it was modified with the help of French architects. The fort was fortified for the invaders, but, in 1799, it was demolished by the Britishers. The fort has the Tipu palace and the Lal Mahal. The famous monuments of the Srirangpatna fort are Daria Daulat Bagh, Gumbaj containing the tomb of Tipu Sultan, Juma Masjid, Obelisk monuments. Image Source: IndianHoliday Thank You!
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