Daulatabad Fort

An impregnable fortress built on a 200-meter high conical hill with intricate defense mechanisms. Originally built in 1187, the fort features dark defense passages, traps, and a water-filled moat. The famous Chand Minar stands 30 meters tall. The fort's defense system includes dark passages where oil lamps were extinguished, forcing intruders to navigate in darkness. Chini Mahal served as a prison. The fort showcases brilliant military engineering and strategic architecture. Also known as the "Fort of Fortune", it was the capital of Muhammad bin Tughlaq.

• •Built on 200m conical hill
• •Chand Minar tower
• •Dark defense passages with traps
• •Water-filled moat
• •Chini Mahal prison
• •Cannon foundries
• •Military engineering marvel

Located 15 km from Aurangabad city on the Aurangabad-Ellora road. Easily accessible by road, regular buses and taxis available. Auto-rickshaws available from Aurangabad. Can be combined with Ellora Caves visit.