Deogarh Fort | |
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Deogarh Mahal | |
Part of Deogarh | |
Chhindwara, Madhya Pradesh, India in India | |
Coordinates | 21°52′58″N 78°43′58″E / 21.88278°N 78.73278°E |
Type | Fort |
Site information | |
Controlled by | Government of Madhya Pradesh |
Open to the public | Yes |
Condition | Dilapidated; Vacant |
Site history | |
Built | 15th century |
Built by | King Jatba (Gond Dynasty) |
Materials | Stone and brick |
The Deogarh Fort or Devgarh Fort is one of the very old fort situated in Madhya Pradesh, India. It was the capital of a Gond Dynasty and is located in the present day town of Devgarh, at a distance of 42 km from the district headquarter Chhindwara. It sprawls over a hill 650 m (2132.55 ft) in height and spread over a large area. There are many wells, tanks and building which shows that the Gond capital was extended over a large area.[1]