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(1) #Thread on the Barabati #Fort at Cuttack, Odisha.
This historical fort is situated right next to the Barabati Cricket Stadium.
Next time, do visit after the cricket match
This historical fort is situated right next to the Barabati Cricket Stadium.
Next time, do visit after the cricket match
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The Jagannath temple chronicles 'Madala Panji', states that the Eastern Ganga dynasty king - Anangabhimadeva III - built the fort by 1230 CE. He reigned during 1211-38 CE.
In 1230, he moved his capital to Barabati (Cuttack) from Kalinganagar (Bhubaneshwar)
The Jagannath temple chronicles 'Madala Panji', states that the Eastern Ganga dynasty king - Anangabhimadeva III - built the fort by 1230 CE. He reigned during 1211-38 CE.
In 1230, he moved his capital to Barabati (Cuttack) from Kalinganagar (Bhubaneshwar)
(3)
Dynasties/Powers controlling this fort:
1230 - 1434: Eastern Ganga
1434 - 1540: Gajapati
1540 - 1560: Bhoi
1560 - 1568: Chalukya
1568 - 1576: Bengal Sultanate
1576 - 1751: Mughals
1751 - 1803: Marathas
1803 - 1947: British
Dynasties/Powers controlling this fort:
1230 - 1434: Eastern Ganga
1434 - 1540: Gajapati
1540 - 1560: Bhoi
1560 - 1568: Chalukya
1568 - 1576: Bengal Sultanate
1576 - 1751: Mughals
1751 - 1803: Marathas
1803 - 1947: British
(4)
The Chalukyan ruler, Mukundadeva, built Navtala Prasad (नवतल प्रासाद) between 1560-68.
The Chalukyan ruler, Mukundadeva, built Navtala Prasad (नवतल प्रासाद) between 1560-68.
(5)
Abu Fazl in his Ain-i-Akbari (1590), describes the nine structures
Abu Fazl in his Ain-i-Akbari (1590), describes the nine structures
(6)
Mughals added the buildings of Lalbagh Palace, Dewan Bazar Masjid, Jami Masjid in 17th cent.
Marathas extended fortifications and rebuilt temples within the fort complex.
Mughals added the buildings of Lalbagh Palace, Dewan Bazar Masjid, Jami Masjid in 17th cent.
Marathas extended fortifications and rebuilt temples within the fort complex.
(7)
The fort spreads over an area of 102 acres, surrounded on all sides with stone paved moat of 10 Mtr. wide in [N] & [W] sides, & 20 Mtr. wide in the [E] & [S] sides.
![(7)The fort spreads over an area of 102 acres, surrounded on all sides with stone paved moat of 10 Mtr. wide in [N] & [W] sides, & 20 Mtr. wide in the [E] & [S] sides.](https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EtVuFKdXUAA_uH5.png "(7)The fort spreads over an area of 102 acres, surrounded on all sides with stone paved moat of 10 Mtr. wide in [N] & [W] sides, & 20 Mtr. wide in the [E] & [S] sides.")
The fort spreads over an area of 102 acres, surrounded on all sides with stone paved moat of 10 Mtr. wide in [N] & [W] sides, & 20 Mtr. wide in the [E] & [S] sides.
(8)
When the fort fell to #British through bribery, it was plundered for its valuable Khondolite stone for constructing roads and other buildings. B4 plunder, it was used as prison for some time.
The great #tragedy that befell upon this then-6-centuries-old fort is described
When the fort fell to #British through bribery, it was plundered for its valuable Khondolite stone for constructing roads and other buildings. B4 plunder, it was used as prison for some time.
The great #tragedy that befell upon this then-6-centuries-old fort is described
(9)
In late 2018, Orissa Tourism Development Corp announced project to renovate the Fort Complex.
In Sep 2020, Odisha State Govt allotted further Rs.200 crore for Fort development as tourist destination, including boating, musical fountain, etc.
In late 2018, Orissa Tourism Development Corp announced project to renovate the Fort Complex.
In Sep 2020, Odisha State Govt allotted further Rs.200 crore for Fort development as tourist destination, including boating, musical fountain, etc.
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