Bhangarh Fort
The Bhangarh Fort is a 16th-century fort built in the Rajasthan state of India. It was built by Bhagwant Das for his younger son Madho Singh. This ancient township was founded by Raja Bhagwan Das, the then ruler of Amber in the later half of sixteenth century and was made capital of Madho Singh, brother of Raja Man Singh. The remains at Bhangadh consist of fort walls, bazars, havelis, temples, royal palaces, maqbara, etc. Among temples, important are Gopinath temple, Somesvara temple, Keshava Rai temple, and Mangla Devi temple. The royal palace is said to have seven storeys known asSatamahala but now only four storeys remain. A stone inscription on the bank of the Som Sagar Talav, 5 km away from Bhangadh, reveals that Madho Singh was Diwan in the court of Mughal emperor Akbar.
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The Two Fort Gates (inner and outer)
The fort is said to have been built in 1403 CE. It covers an area of 76 acres with a perimeter of about 2515 yards. Originally, it had only one entrance and later on, one more gate was added. The first gatewas built using lime mortar. The arch and the sides are built with granite stones in lime mortar and iron. The doors are made of strong wood. There is a small door to its left side, for individuals to enter. Its massive wooden doors aredressed in granite stones with cement mortar. On the top of the gateway is a Persian inscription which exhorts the devout muslim to trust in Ali and Muhammad to ward off the difficult moments of life.
Ballarpur Fort
Ballarpur Fort is the oldest area in Ballarpur. It was built by Gond King Khandkya Ballal Sah in 13th century. On the death of Gond king Surja alias Ser Sah, his son Khandkya Ballal came to the throne. This prince had tumours all over his body. He was looked after by his wise and beautiful wife. When no remedy could heal Khandkya she induced him to leave Sirpur and reside on the northern bank of the Wardha, where he erected a fort named Ballarpur. Khandkya Ballal thus founded Ballarpur. Later he left Ballarpur and erected another fort in Chandrapur.