Journey Through Time: Uttar Pradesh's Majestic Forts

Agra Fort

This ancient fort in Agra is a UNESCO World Heritage site. At this fort, Mughal emperor Humayun was crowned. The kings of the Mughal Empire lived in this fort until 1638.

Fatehpur Sikri Fort

This fort is outside of Agra, perched atop a rocky ridge. This fort is an intricate fusion of Persian, Islamic, and Hindu design elements.

Fatehpur Sikri Fort

It is renowned for its elaborate designs, verdant gardens, and walls made of red sandstone.

Awagarh Fort

The Jadon lords of the Kshatriya tribe constructed this 108-acre fort in the twelfth century.

Awagarh Fort

This fort is a nature lover's dream come true—surrounded by verdant trees and removed from the bustle of the city.

Aligarh Fort

Known by another name, Aligarh Qila, the fort's ruined remnants can still be seen today near Grand Trunk Road.

Aligarh Fort

Ibrahim Lodi was the one who constructed this fort. Currently, Aligarh Muslim University's Botany Department uses a portion of this fort.

Jhansi Fort

One of the strongholds of the Bundela monarchs, it is perched on the top of Bangira hill.

Jhansi Fort

Ten access gates lead into this fort. Not far away is the 19th-century structure known as Rani Mahal.

Ramnagar Fort

Kashi Naresh Maharaja Balwant Singh constructed this sandstone building in Varanasi. Numerous pavilions, open courtyards, and balconies are cut out of it.

Ramnagar Fort

Inscriptions from the 17th century can be found on the outside of the fort.

Allahabad Fort

Situated on the banks of Yamuna, this monument holds great national significance. Akbar, the Mughal emperor, constructed this fort in 1583.

Allahabad Fort

This is the biggest fort he has constructed. Some historians claim that it took forty years to build this fort.

Kalinjar Fort

This fort, which is in the Banda district, was held by multiple dynasties.

Kalinjar Fort

It's perched atop a solitary rocky hill. It is made up of many temples from the third to the fifth centuries.

Vijaygarh Fort

This abandoned fort is home to multiple historic temples. The numerous statues, cave paintings, and rock inscriptions at this fort are its principal draws.

Vijaygarh Fort

It is significant historically and archaeologically because of these attractions.

Chunar Fort

The district of Mirzapur is home to this fort. It is possible to date the fort to 56 BC. Local sandstone is used to construct this fort.

Chunar Fort

Inscriptions on one of the fort's gates attest to the fact that Akbar was the era in which it was built.