03 Feb 2021

Fortress of the Gond Kings

 

Deogarh was the capital of the Gond Kings who ruled Nagpur in the 18^th Century. This Gond Dynasty was founded by Jatba. The Deogarh fort was constructed in the 16^th century and is located in the Chindwara district of Madhya Pradesh. Chand Sultan later moved his capital to Nagpur.

Located on a hill, the fort has a beautiful setting and is worth a visit.

                         

The fort has a Durbar Hall, treasury, residential quarters, water tanks, hamam, places of worship among other buildings. Water was supplied through a system of clay pipes.

 

                                          

 

The country side is dotted with other monuments.

                                                                                          

The village at the foot of the hill is well worth a visit. The villagers have incorporated the rocky landscape into their houses. As a rockery and a wash area …

 

              

.....a rockery                                                                                                .....a wash area

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