Raisen Fort
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A medieval hilltop fortress on sandstone, with walls, palaces, water tanks and old cannons spread across the summit, offering views over the plains.
Raisen Fort sits on a hilltop at about 500 meters above sea level. Its origins date back to the 11th century, and it changed hands many times between the Paramara, Delhi Sultanate, Malwa Sultanate and Mughal rulers. Nine gates and thirteen towers encircle the ruins of palaces, water tanks, temples and mosques. The climb takes about 30 to 40 minutes on foot, or you can drive partway up the hill. The summit has wide views. Few tourists come here, facilities are basic, so bring your own drinking water. The fort is about 45 km east of Bhopal and can be visited on the way to Sanchi.
Opening hours
Sunrise to sunset
Nearby sights
- Bhojeshwar Temple
- Islamnagar
- Shaurya Smarak
- Lakshmi Narayan Temple (Birla Mandir)
- Moti Masjid, Bhopal
- Gohar Mahal
- Taj-ul-Masajid
- Bharat Bhavan