daultabad-fort

Visit Daulatabad Fort, a 12th‑century hill citadel near Aurangabad. Carved from rock, it has vertical cliffs, Andheri tunnels and the 1446 Chand Minar.

Daulatabad Fort: The Unconquerable Hill of the Gods

The Hill of the Gods

Explore the epic story of Daulatabad, the unconquerable fortress of the Deccan, renowned for its formidable defenses, ingenious engineering, and a history shaped by powerful dynasties.

A Fortress Forged by Dynasties

From a Yadava stronghold to a Sultanate's capital, Daulatabad Fort is a palimpsest of Indian history. Click the timeline to witness its transformation under successive rulers.

Anatomy of an Unconquerable Fort

Daulatabad's legendary strength came from its multi-layered defense system, designed to exhaust and disorient any invading army. Click the hotspots to explore its ingenious features.

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Simplified Defense Layers Diagram

Tughlaq's Folly: The Capital Shift

In 1327, Sultan Muhammad bin Tughlaq made the infamous decision to move the capital of the Delhi Sultanate to Daulatabad, forcing a mass migration that became a human tragedy.

1,200 km

The Grueling March

The distance the population of Delhi was forced to travel on foot.

2 Capitals

The Strategic Goal

Tughlaq intended Daulatabad to be a second, centrally located capital to better control the Deccan.

1334

The Abandonment

Realizing the logistical failure and facing threats in the north, Tughlaq ordered the capital shifted back to Delhi.

Monuments Within the Fortress

Beyond its defenses, Daulatabad houses significant structures from different eras, each telling a part of its story.

Chand Minar

Tower of Victory

Built in 1445 by Ala-ud-din Bahmani, this 63-meter tall minaret, inspired by the Qutb Minar, celebrates the Bahmani Sultanate's conquest of the fort. Its Persian blue tiles make it a stunning example of Indo-Islamic architecture.

Chini Mahal

The Chinese Palace

Named for the decorative blue and white tiles that once adorned its facade. This palace later served as a high-security prison; its most famous inmate was Abul Hasan Tana Shah, the last king of Golconda.

Bharat Mata Mandir

A Layered History

Originally a Jain temple, this structure was converted into a mosque by Alauddin Khalji and later rededicated as a temple to Bharat Mata (Mother India) after independence, embodying the fort's complex religious history.

Interactive application based on the "Daulatabad Fort Research Report."

Created for educational purposes to explore the history of the Deccan.


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