Ahmednagar Fort
Fort
Ahmednagar Fort
Ahmednagar Fort, also known as Bhuikot Killa, is a historic fort located near the Bhingar Nala in Ahmednagar, Maharashtra. Built by Malik Shah Ahmed in 1427 CE, it served as the headquarters of the Ahmednagar Sultanate. The fort has a rich history, having been controlled by various dynasties, including the Mughal Empire and the British during the Second Anglo-Maratha War.
The fort is known for its impressive architecture, featuring 24 bastions, a large gate, and three small sally ports. It also has a glacis, a ditch revetted with stone, and a rampart of black hewn stone.
The fort was used as a prison during the British Raj, and notable freedom fighters like Jawaharlal Nehru, Sardar Patel, and Maulana Azad were imprisoned here.
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Ahmednagar Fort is located in Ahmednagar, Maharashtra.
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