Rahatgarh Fort

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Rahatgarh Fort
Rahatgarh Fort
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Coordinates 23°47′N78°22′E / 23.78°N 78.37°E / 23.78; 78.37
TypeFort building

Rahatgarh Fort is a historical fort located on the banks of Bina River in Rahatgarh in Sagar District, Madhya Pradesh, India. [1] [2]

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Overview

Originally built by Sultan Muhamad Khan (Circa 17th Century AD), Rahatgarh Fort is situated on the top of north west peak along the range of hills near the town itself. It can be approached by means of a long winding passage, and the walls of the fortification are approximately 100 m thick. [3]

Parmars, Chandelas and Muslims also had control over this fort. This fort also played an important role in the revolution of 1857. [4]

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References

  1. "Rahatgarh Fort: ब्रिटिश सेना का घेरा तोड़ किले से निकाले थे विद्रोही सैनिक". 2019-03-31. Archived from the original on 2024-02-04. Retrieved 2024-02-04.
  2. https://asibhopal.nic.in/gallery/sagar_rahatgarh_fort.html
  3. https://www.amarujala.com/web-stories/madhya-pradesh/all-you-need-to-know-about-rahatgarh-fort-of-sagar-2023-05-11
  4. https://amritmahotsav.nic.in/district-reopsitory-detail.htm?12905