Kandhar Fort
Fort in Maharashtra, India
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Kandhar Fort or Kandhar Khilla is a fort located in Kandhar, Nanded district in the state of Maharashtra, India.[2] Its construction is attributed to the Rashtrakuta King Krishna III of Malkhed.[3]
| Kandhar Fort | |
|---|---|
| Part of Kandhar | |
| Kandhar, Nanded district, Maharashtra | |
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| Site information | |
| Type | Fort |
| Owner |  Government of India |
| Controlled by | Government of Maharashtra |
Open to the public | Yes |
| Condition | good |
| Location | |
  Kandhar Fort Kandahr Fort in Maharashtra  Kandhar Fort Kandhar Fort (India) | |
| Coordinates | 18.9005°N 77.2014°E |
| Length | 410 metres (1,350 ft) |
| Site history | |
| Built | 939-967[1] |
| Built by | Krishna III |
| Materials | Black Stones, Cement |
In 1631, the Mughal Empire army, commanded by Nasiri Khan, captured Kandhar fort after a siege of 19 days.[4][5] The scene was painted by Payag for the Padshahnama.[5]
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Mughal Siege of Kandhar by Nasiri Khan, May 1631, Padshahnama
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