Jalalgarh Fort

The famous Jalalgarh fort comes in Bihar. Jalalgarh fort is famous for its history but this fort is very famous for one more thing. Many fortifications are in the shape of the circular but Jalalgarh is not a form of circular form but it is in the form of Chatutkoni and this is the specialty of this Jalalgarh fort.

History of Jalalgarh Fort

There is no proof of the history of the Jalalgarh fort. Historians say that this fort was built by Saiyyad Muhammad Jalaluddin Khan in 1722. Sayyid Muhammad Jalaluddin was the King of Kishanganj and he had built the fort to save the state from the invasion of Nepal.
Jalalgarh Fort
Jalalgarh Fort

But some people also believe that Nawab Saif Khan of Purnia was built in 1722. It is said that this place was in the form of an island in the Kosi river earlier. And some say that even before 1722, the fort was present at Wahapar.

It is also said that this fort was built to save the people and migrants from the plunder. A few years later, the Jalalgarh fort had come under the control of Sayyad Muhammad Jalil. He was not ready to give revenue to the Nawab Syed Ahmad. That's why he attacked the fort and captured the fort.

Architecture of Jalalgarh fort

Due to the quadrangular shape of the fort, this fort was once the center of the people's highlights. Its high altitude used to be often saved by attacks from Nepal. Experts say that this fort has been built in both Hindu and Islamic architecture.

In 1999, this fort was declared as a heritage and it has now become a tourist destination.
Architecture of Jalalgarh fort
Architecture of Jalalgarh fort

Due to lack of use of the fort in the next few years, the fort gradually started getting old and now this fort has completely damaged.

The Bihar government has started the repair work of this fort. It has become a tourist destination for people of Bihar and other states.

People are coming to see every fort. The people coming to see this Fort are also very crowded. And because of its unique shape, this fort can prove to be very memorable for tourists. So this kind of fort should be seen once for everyone.
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