Sunday, April 17, 2011

World Heritage Day Special - Profiling Narsinghgarh fort

Narsinghgarh fort - A majestic fort privately held is in the Rajgarh district of the State of Madhya Pradesh. It is two kilometers from main Bhopal - Guna highway, and approximately 83 kilometers from Bhopal.The two kilometer road which is inside from main highway is on uphill and is made of mud and sand. Approach road to fort is steep, difficult to drive and non motorable.


The fort is said to be built nearly 300 years ago and is constructed in Mughal & Malwa style of architecture. It is said to be third in size after Gwalior and Mandu fort in Madhya Pradesh. It has approximate 350 rooms, 4 halls and 64 varandahs. It is situated in a hill overlooking lake and a temple. Though at present it is in depilated condition with its roofs, and walls needing repair and walls have been spoiled by visitors to the fort who have written all kinds of messages and paintings on its walls. But a site to visit especially during rains and winters.