Top 10 Great Forts in India

India is a land of ancient forts and monuments,which describe its deep manifested past. Two forts in India are part of the UNESCO world heritage sites. Forts and Palaces of India are the country’s treasured, present the magnanimity of the Royal Kingdoms of India.

There are a number of famous forts in India,while Rajasthan and Maharashtra has the most number of forts.

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Mehrangarh Fort – Jodhpur

The Great Mehrangarh Fort is located in Jodhpur city of Rajasthan, It is more then 500 years old and one of the largest forts in India.The Mehrangarh Fort is situated 400 above form the city and founded by Rao Jodha. 

The Chamunda Devi temple and museum is situated inside of the Mehrangarh Fort. The museum in the Mehrangarh fort is one of the most well-stocked museums in Rajasthan.

The Royal State of Rajasthan is the most visited tourist destination in India and famous for  Great Thar Desert, Beautiful lakes, National parks and a attractive local lifestyle.

Red Fort – Delhi

Lal Quila or The Red Fort is the most important historical buildings in India, located at Delhi. Due to the thick red sandstone walls this largest monuments called as red fort.

There is an archaeological museum and an Indian war memorial museum within the fort. It is most powerful symbol of India’s sovereignty,The Prime Minister of India addresses the nation and raises the flag of India on Independence and Republic Day of India.

Gwalior Fort – Gwalior

Gwalior Fort the beautiful historical monument located in Madhya Pradesh built by Rana Man Singh Tomar. Major attraction of Gwalior fort are famous Sas-Bahu temple,Gujari Mahal which is now a museum and The Man Mandir.

The majestic monument is one of the biggest forts in India and a postage stamp has been issued to remember the importance of this fort.

Madhya Pradesh the Heartland of India ranks among the most popular tourist attractions in India for its wonderful ancient Indian architecture.

Golconda Fort – Hyderabad

The famous Golconda fort located at Hyderabad, built by Kakatiya kings. The heritage monument is known for its rich history and a majestic and imposing grand structure. Golkonda was once renowned for the Magnificent diamonds found on the south-east at Kollur Mine near Kollur lake.

Jaisalmer For – Jaisalmer

Jaisalmer fort,one of the largest forts in the world,situated in the state of Rajasthan,built by Rawal Jaisal. The magnificent foundation of Jaisalmer Fort is situated in the midst of the sandy terrain of the Great Thar Desert.

The second oldest fort in the state of Rajasthan counted as one of the most invincible forts in India. Jaisalmer is the land of sand also famous for it Trikuta Hill,Havelis, palace and Lakes.

Red Fort – Agra, Uttar Pradesh

It is one of the most important fort in India situated in Agra, Uttar Pradesh,about 2Km form famous sister monument, “The Taj Mahal”. A UNESCO World Heritage site lies on the right bank of the river Yamuna.

Agra Fort also known as the red fort is among the best tourist places in Uttar Pradesh. Jhansi fort another marvelous architecture of forts in India.

Kangra Fort – Kangra, Himachal Pradesh

The famous Kangra fort built by the Royal family of Kangra, situated on the confluence of the Banganga and Manjhi Rivers in the Kangra valley of Himachal Pradesh.
The famous monumental fort is count amongst the oldest forts in the world.

The most valuable monuments in the Kangra Fort is Vajreshwari temple.
The most beautiful way to look Kangra Fort by the road during journey.

Chittaurgarh Fort – Chittaurgarh, Rajasthan

Chittaurgarh Fort is the largest fort of India and the grandest in the state of Rajasthan. It is situated on the left bank of the Berach river.

It is also called as Water Fort, The fort had 84 water bodies inside, out of which only about 22 exist today.

Panhala Fort – Kolhapur, Maharashtra

Panhala fort,The largest and most important fort in Maharashtra, located looking over a pass in the Sahyadri mountain range near Kolhapur. Panhala fort structures is the representative of the great Maratha Empire.

Srirangapatnam Fort – Karnataka

Srirangapatnam Fort the famous fort in Karnataka,Situated near to the holy river Kaveri. Karnataka forts and palaces form an indelible part of Karnataka tourism.

Karnataka tour without its Forts in is incomplete, these are among the best attractions of Karnataka. Another famous fort is Belgaum Fort,one of the oldest monuments of Karnataka.

Gingee Fort – Tamil Nadu

Gingee Fort is a surviving forts in Tamil Nadu and listed as most impregnable fortress in India. The fort is prominent tourist destinations in Villupuram district.

Amer Fort – Rajasthan

Amer Fort is located on the Aravalli range of hills near the capital of Jaipur and a principal tourist attraction in Rajasthan.

Raigad Fort – Maharashtra

Raigad Fort of Maharashtra is located high in the Sahyadri mountain range and one of the must visit fort built by Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj where he was crowned as the King of a Maratha Kingdom.

Pratapgad Fort – Maharashtra

Pratapgad or Valour Fort is now a popular tourist destination near Pune, located 23 km from Mahabaleshwar. The fort is also on many trekking routes of the area and one of the large fort located in Satara district.

There are a number of forts in Maharashtra famous for trekking such as Purandhar Fort, Bahadurgad Fort, Ahmednagar Fort, Ratnagarh Fort.

Kumbhalgarh Fort – Rajasthan

Kumbhalgarh Fort of Rajasthan is now part of the World Heritage Site – Hill Forts of Rajasthan and home to the second largest wall in the world.

Other Lesser Known Forts In India That Have Fascinating Histories

Rajasthan

• Amer Fort
• Alwar Fort
• Junagarh Fort
• Jaigarh Fort
• Khandar Fort

Maharashtra

• Prabalgad Fort
• Karnala Fort
• Lohagad Fort
• Shivneri Fort
• Tikona Fort
• Rajgad Fort
• Torna Fort
• Murud Janjira
• Visapur Fort
• Purandar Fort

Tamil Nadu

• Ranjankudi Fort
• Sankagiri Fort
• Thirumayam Fort
• Namakkal Fort
• Vellore Fort
• Tiruchirapalli Rock Fort

Madhya Pradesh

• Ahilya Fort
• Narwar Fort
• Asirgarh Fort
• Raisen Fort

• Basavakalyana Fort, Karntaka
• Palakkad Fort, Kerala
• Ramagiri Fort, Uttar Pradesh
• Tughlaqabad Fort, Delhi
• Barabati Fort, Odisha
• Chiktan Fort, Jammu and Kashmir
• Dhandidhar Fort, Jammu and Kashmir
• Qila Mubarak Fort, Punjab

These forts have played an important role in the medieval history of India and today the Archaeological Survey Of India has numerous forts listed as heritage monuments.