Daulatabad Fort (Devgiri) Aurangabad

This historic fort is also famous with the name "Devgiri" fort. This Devgiri fort was built by Yadava Dynasty in the 12th century (the year 1187) on God Hills. The structure of the fort is very special. Even today, when you see this fort, it is clear that it would never have been possible to conquer the enemy with its strong and impenetrable walls and with unbridled gates that even elephants could not breakthrough.

Suppose the enemy breaks through the first walls and doors and enters, then they need to face a forty-foot ditch filled with water. This water was containing crocodiles to welcome enemies. The only bridge to cross the trench was usually pick up when the enemy enters Aurangabad fort.

Moreover, if there was no time to lift the bridge, the soldiers coming from the bridge would be greeted by the poisonous arrows of the soldiers hiding on the bastions of the fort. As soon as the enemy moves forward, they need to go through the narrow passage. This

Allauddin Khilji took his first step in the south at Daulatabad fort. This fort is the capital of the Yadav Empire. In 1318, Harpaldeva was killed by Allauddin Khilji and took charge of the fort. The fort was owned by Khilji, Tughlaq, Bahamani, Mughal, and Nizam dynasties. Mohammad Tughlaq in 1327 brought his capital from Delhi to Devagiri. After that "Devagiri" was named "Daulatabad". After the Nizam in 1950, Devagiri gained independence.

Indian tourists need to pay a minimum of Rs.10 at the entrance gate. Foreign visitors require Rs. 100 entry fee to see this historic fort of Daulatabad.

This fort contains many structures like Victory Tower, Palaces, Audience Hall, Step Wells, Mosques, Temples, etc. Devgiri fort is spread across 94 hectares and you may need 2-3 hours to explore all structures available on this Aurangabad fort. The timing of the fort is from morning 8 AM to 6 PM in the evening. Early morning or late evening time is best to visit this kila.

You must visit this Aurangabad during the winter season (July-September) when the atmosphere is cool and pleasant.

Once Lord Shankar and Mata Parvati were playing some games. In this, Bhagavan Shankara gets defeated and angrily left for the forest of Verul. To convince god Mahadev, Parvati dressed as Bhillini and started living in the hills of Mhaisamal. A few days later, Lord Shankar's wrath subsided and attached to this Bhillini and forbade the gods to enter the Ellora area. The nearby hill on which the gods started living is the hill of Devagiri (Gods area). The fort built on this hill is called Devagiri fort.

This Shivling shaped fort is a masterpiece of architecture.

Following are some pleasant locations of Aurangabad city where you can visit

1. Bibi ka Makabara which is also famous with the name Mini Taj Mahal which is placed only 15.9 from this place
2. Ellora Caves
3. Shri Bhadra Maruti Temple

As you enter through the main gate, you will see a tower called 'Chand Minar' on the right side. Built by Muslim rulers in the 21st century, the tower is 210 feet high and 70 feet in circumference. It has a total of four floors.

There is a cannon called "Mendha Tauf" in this area. This cannon is made of five metals. This is also called a 'sheep cannon'. Nearby is a 180-column Hemadpanthi temple. In 1950, people voluntarily erected an idol of Mother India here. In front of this temple is a huge reservoir called "Hatti Houd" (well) which is 150 feet long, 100 feet wide, and 23 feet deep.