Rani Durgavati Fort Madan Mahal Jabalpur Madhya Pradesh - History-Photos-Information

Rani Durgawati Fort Jabalpur

Rani Durgawati Fort is located on the hill top and situated in Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh. Rani Durgawati was a great Rajput warrior. She inherited the Gond Kingdom after her husband Dalpat Shah. Rani Durgawati fort is surrounded by lush green forest cover and a pictorial pond. It is the pride place of Jabalpur tourism.

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History of Rani Durgawati:

Maharani Durgawati was a Chandel rajputani. She was born at the Kalinjar fort, Banda, Uttar Pradesh. She handled the Gond Kingdom after her husband Dalpat Shah’s death in 1550 A.D. Her son, Bir Narayan was a toddler and Rani Durgavati ruled the kingdom of Gond. Baj Bhadur attacked the Gond kingdom but his army was routed. His defeat was so decisive that he never dared attack Rani Durgavati's kingdom ever again.

King Akbar decided to attack Rani Durgawati’s kingdom. Rani Durgawati with her son Bir Narayan and small army fought bravely against Akbar’s vast army but when she came to know that end was near, she used her “Katar” to enter “Samadhi”. She is an outstanding example of Rajput bravery.

Madan Mahal is a sub urban area of Jabalpur famous for the historical Durgawati fort. The Rani Durgawati fort is built on a single stone of granite.

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The Rani Durgawati fort is characterized by plot of ancient monuments in India. The structure generates an impression of fear being compact and yet fully equipped for martial encounters. The stable, war rooms, small reservoir and main pleasure chamber of the rulers offer visitors much to see and admire. The monument is situated at a height of about five hundred meters on the hill of same name. The Balancing Rock is a huge stone balanced on the tip of another. It is a geological wonder on the way to the fort.

There are many myths floating about the fort of the Gonds. It is said to harbor gold bricks and Gond treasures hidden somewhere in it in accessible underground folds. An underground tunnel covering a long distance is said to be located somewhere around the area - a possible escape route and transportation artery of the Gonds.

This fort is very beautiful and historical place to visit in Jabalpur.

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