Wednesday 4 July 2018

Devgiri Fort: Fantastic architecture

     Devgiri Fort can be called the best mythological heritage, perhaps there will be no obscurity. Due to innumerable invasions, the fort remained impenetrable yet. 

   This unique fort located in Daulatabad, Maharashtra, has a long line of merits. This beautiful artwork of architectural crafts is also known as Daulatabad Fort. Experts believe that this impregnable fort was built in the 11th century. For nearly two hundred years, 
   The Hindu rulers ruled from here. Bhilam King brought this unique fortress into existence. King Bhilam was a skilled and powerful ruler. King Bhilam attacked the Hoysala, Chola and Chalukya states and achieved victory. Due to the impenetrable structure of the Devgiri fort, it is considered to be the safest fort of India. Many rulers and kings attacked this fort but the invaders failed.  

   Therefore, the impregnable fort is named after it. The credit goes to its structure, being unwanted. Located on the top of the mountain, about 15 kilometers from Aurangabad, this fort has many specialties. 
    Located on the formidable hill of Daulatabad, this fort is a national heritage or monument. Located at an altitude of about 190 meters, the fort is shaped like a conch. There is a series of three grand walls between the fort's outer wall and the base of the fort. 
   There are innumerable turques on them. Experts believe that ancient Devgiri Nagari was sitting on this pavement. From the point of view of security, there are many tunnels in the interior area of ​​the fort.

   The tunnels created by cutting the rocks are extremely dangerous. This dark path was called the Andheri instead of the tunnel. There are many pits in this dark area, so that the enemy can fall down by cheating. 
    There are also fire tires at the entrance to the fort. By which the enemy could prevent the entry of the fort from the fire. Chand Minar, Chinese palace and Baradari are the main monuments of this fort. Especially the height of the moon tower is 63 meters. The three-storey fort is a huge cannon. The firepower of this cannon is 3.50 kilometers. This cannon can be moved by rotating in four directions. It is said that the four minarets were constructed by Alauddin Bahamani Shah in the celebration of the Daulatabad festivals. 

    This minaret is one of the finest works of Mughal architecture. Behind the tower there is a Jama Masjid. Jama Masjid is a beautiful dimension of architectural crafts. There is a Chinese palace near this. According to experts, 
  King Bhilam had established an independent state in 1187 and declared Devgiri as the capital. Alauddin Khilji then climbed to the fort in 1294. Experts believe that after Muhammad Fateh, in 1327, Muhammad bin Tughluq made Devgiri its capital. 
   After this, he changed the name of Devgiri to Daulatabad. Later it was included in the Mughal Empire. The fort remained under the Mughal empire until the death of Mughal ruler Aurangzeb. The Mughal rulers wanted to make Daulatabad the capital of the Mughal Empire but it could not be all.
    All necessary resources are available for the visit of Devgiri Fort. The nearest airport is Aurangabad. Aurangabad is connected to all major airports in the country. The nearest railway station is Aurangabad. Daulatabad distance from Aurangabad is about 15 kilometers. Tourists can also visit Daulatabad Fort by road.
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