Deogarh Fort
Historical fort in Madhya Pradesh, India
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The Deogarh fort, or the Devgarh fort is a medieval Chandela fort located in the village of Deogarh in Chhindwara district, Madhya Pradesh, India. It lies 42 km from the district headquarters, Chhindwara, and 22 km from Umranala. The fort is situated atop a hill rising to an elevation of 650 m (2,132.55 ft).[1] As per Epigraphic evidences, the fort was a Chandela fort, erected in the eleventh century CE by the Chandela emperor Kirttivarman, with its construction supervised by the minister Vatsaraja at his order.
| Deogarh Fort | |
|---|---|
देवगढ़ दुर्ग | |
| Part of Deogarh | |
| Chhindwara, Madhya Pradesh in India | |
Deogarh Fort, Chhindwara | |
| Site information | |
| Type | Fort |
| Controlled by | Government of Madhya Pradesh |
Open to the public | Yes |
| Condition | Dilapidated; Vacant |
| Location | |
  Deogarh Fort Location within Madhya Pradesh | |
| Coordinates | 21°52′58″N 78°43′58″E |
| Site history | |
| Built | 11th century |
| Built by | Kirttivarman Chandel |
| Materials | Stone and brick |
Geography
Deogarh Fort is located in the southern part of Madhya Pradesh, 42 km (26.1 mi) from the district headquarters of Chhindwara. It has over 100 rooms and has murals on pillars, balconies and the walls.[2]
The fort is on a hill 625 m (2050.52 ft) high, in the Deogarh village of development block Mohkhed, between a dense forest and a deep moat.[3][4]
