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Madhya Pradesh·school · temple

An aerial view of the Gwalior fort, with Scindia School, Sas-Bahu Mandir and Gurudwara.

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An aerial view of the massive Jalore Fort, one of Rajasthan's best - now broken and part of Aravalli rocks and sprawl.

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An aerial view of one of the most impregnable forts of the country, from the 8th century, Jalore kila in Rajasthan.

Uttar Pradesh·fort

A gyro-stabilized drive by the Agra Fort, also known as the “Lal –Qila”, “Fort Rouge” or “Qila-i-Akbari”, is the highlight of the city of Agra, the capital of the Mughal Sultanate.

Rajasthan·fort

Other side of Jodhpur's Mehrangarh Fort: moat, water supply, ramparts, inner recesses you don't see! Special thanks to H.H. Maharaja Gaj Singhji of Jodhpur, Managing Trustee of Mehrangarh Museum Trust.

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An early 1990's view of the Kankwari fort where Dara Shikoh was held captive. Kankwari fort was built by Raja Jai Singh I of Amber who was a senior general in Aurangzeb’s army and grandson of Raja Man Singh, one of the nine jewels of Akbar’…

Uttar Pradesh·fort

Strategically located on an isolated rocky hill at the endof the Vindhya Range, Kalinjar Fort served many rulers as a defense fortress.

Madhya Pradesh·temple · fort

An aerial view of Gwalior Fort in Madhya Pradesh, with a frontal view of the ancient Sas Bahu Mandir temple complex at one end, with the unsightly Doordarshan television tower next to it - modernity trumping history! Built in 1093 by King M…

Uttar Pradesh·fort

A path with lush greenery that leads to the remains of a fort which witnessed important events in Indian history. Kalinjar Fort at Bundelkhand in Uttar Pradesh which is centuries old was the venue of many wars in history.

Jhansi, Uttar Pradesh·fort

A panoramic view of Kalinjar Fort in Bundelkhand, Uttar Pradesh under blue skies and bubbling white clouds. Wide views of the ramparts that once stood tall during the Chandella Dynasty.

Madhya Pradesh·fort

Note the yellow duckies on the fort's walls! This lovely 15th century palace lies within the walls of Gwalior Fort, the stronghold of the Scindias, in Madhya Pradesh.

river · fort

Baruasagar Fort and Lake near Orchha in Madhya Pradesh as seen from the air. Rani Jhanshi fought from the British from here.

fort · ceremony

Garh Kundhar is a small village situated in Niwari district of Madhya Pradesh. It has been named so after the splendid fort of Kundar located here. ‘Garh’ means ‘fort’. Garh Kundar is an abandoned fort quite unlike any other.

architecture · fort

The octagonal red sandstone tower of Sher Mandal stands at the entrance of the southern part of the famous Purana Quila in New Delhi.

architecture · fort

The Purana Quila is another reminder of the bygone Mughal era which excelled in architectural styles. The Purana Quila has three majestic gates: The Humayun Darwaza, The Bara Darwaza, The Talaqi Darwaza.

fort · river

There are three Gates to Purana Qila. Today entrance is through the Bara Darwaza. The South Gate is called the Humayun Darwaza, probably because Humayun built it or because the tomb of Humayun is visible from here.

Uttar Pradesh·fort · monsoon

Nestled inside the famous Purana Quila near Mathura road lies the unexplored and hidden Purana Quila Baoli or stepwell. Baoli is a stepped well which was used in ancient time to preserve water during monsoon seasons.

fort · old town

One of the most glorious forts, with ready access to visitors, lies in central India's Madhya Pradesh.

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One of the most noticeable and iconic monuments in India - the Red Fort or Lal Qila - was built in Mughal architectural style during the rule of the Mughal emperor Shah Jahan.

fort · river

See the escape route that Rani Jhansi took on her horse, from the top of the fort, to the lone two room building outside.

fort · highway

Tughlaqabad Fort on the Merauli-Badarpur Road in New Delhi was built by Ghias-uddin Tughlaq of the Tughlaq Dynasty.

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Crowded street leading to the Red Fort or Lal Qila, a historical monuments whose significance to the Indian Secular Union has not dimmed over time. This is filmed on 08/08/2020 in the middle of the Coronavirus Pandemic.

Maharashtra·fort · monsoon

An overview of the Vasai Fort or Bassein Fort in Mumbai, Maharashtra as seen in the monsoon. Palm trees and other vegetation growing around the complex of the old fort city.