Forts are an integral party of Indian history. The land of Incredible India is blessed with magnificent forts that reflect the rich historical and cultural values of India. Right from the Royal Red Fort to the Galvanizing Golcanda Fort in Hyderabad there are plenty of such monuments that scream opulence, architectural brilliance of the Indian artisans and the fine taste for art of the Kings and the princes who ruled India. Every Fort in India paints a unique story, here are the top 3 forts in India that everyone must visit:
Red Fort
The royal abode the Emperor Shahajahan, is known as the ‘Qila-i-Mibarak,’ meaning it is the blessed fort. The fort built during the 15th Century is one of the finest specimens that reflects the supreme beauty of the Mughal architecture. It is one of the most iconic monuments in Indian architecture. After the Mughals, the fort was occupied by the British till Independence and it was mainly used as garrison for the troops. The fort is best known for the flag unfurling ceremony on August 15, India’s Independence Day, as the Prime Minister of India hoists the national flag on its palisades.
If you are from northern parts of India, you must surely attend the ceremony at least once. Make sure that you get your travel booking in advance as it attracts a lot of tourists from all over the country. You can book your bus ticket from abhibus and use the abhibus coupon codes to get attractive discount on your ticket fare.
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Gwalior Fort
This beautiful fort is located over a solitary long hill and surrounded by several other hills, it is considered to be one of the most difficult forts to conquer. Known for its charming beauty, the Gwalior Fort for long known as the ‘pearl in the necklace of forts in Hind.’ Built in 773 AD in central parts of Madhya Pradesh, the fort has been witness to plenty of historical events.
So if you have a thing for history, this place is a Mecca for you, there are plenty of stories to be explored. The walls of the fort are made of sandstone, thereby making it virtually impossible to scale and being over the top of the hill, it offers the breathtaking panoramic view of the forest and the plains beneath. The fort also showcases the amazing architectural skills of the people of Madhya Pradesh.
Chittorgarh Fort
This mesmerizingly beautiful fort located in Rajasthan has the distinction of being the biggest forts in Asia. It is considered as the national symbol of sacrifice, valor, nationalism and courage. Nestled on top of the 180 meter high hill and spread over an area of 700 acres, the humungous structure was the capital of Mewar in the days gone by. The fort owes its name to three historic battles that it stands witness to.
When the muslim invaders tried to siege the fort, more than 13,000 women and children fought their way to protect the fort and choose to sacrifice their lives rather than surrendering in a dishonor way. After the siege of Emperor Akbar, the fort was abandoned and it was never resettled again.
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