Genuine Castle & forts Facts- Fit For A Superior Greatest King.

The Different types of forts in India.

• Jala-Durga (Water fort) surrounded by natural (sea or river) water bodies.
• Dhanvana- or Maru-Durga (Desert Fort)
• Giri-Durga (Hillfort) Located on a flat hill summit.
• Vana-Durga (Forest fort): Surrounded by a dense forest over a distance of at least 14km. 
• Mahi-Durga (Earthen fort) surrounded by earthen walls.

• Nri-Durga (Human fort)

Defended by a large number of loyal and experienced warriors. Usually a city fortress, populated by a substantial garrison.

Forts are different from both castles and palaces in that its not a residence, but rather a military fortification.

 These structures have been built specifically with war in mind and are used to defend specific territories.

1. Once the castles were the homes & the symbol of power for the monarchs and nobles.

2. About 1000 years ago, castles became increasingly important I helping monarchs protecting their land, castles could protect a 10 mile (16 km) of radius.

3. Castles were also built in medieval times in the Asian countries like India, Japan, Korea.

4. The forts were built in the small islands around a sea to have control over the sea.

JANJIRA FORT MAHARASHTRA

5. Hillforts were made at a heights in order in order to have an advantage over an enemy at down, as well as to have a far-sighted look on the upcoming enemies.

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JANJIRA FORT MAHARASHTRA

LOHAGAD (IRON FORT) MAHARASHTRA

6. Red fort Delhi (INDIA)

FACTS About RED FORT (Also a CASTLE)

• The Red Fort was Actually White!
• The Real Name of the Fort. 
• It Took a Decade (Ten Years) to Build the Red Fort. 
• The Kohinoor Diamond Was Part of the Red Fort Furniture. 
• Rang Mahal in Red Fort. 
• Lahore Gate – The Main Entrance of the Fort. 
• The Shape of the Red Fort is Octagonal. 
• The Red Fort is a World Heritage Site.

A Palaces or Castles is a grand residence, especially a royal residence, or the home of a head of state or some other high-ranking dignitary, such as a bishop or archbishop. ... Many historic palaces are now put to other uses such as parliaments, museums, hotels, or office buildings.

7. GWALIOR PALACE (CASTLE)

MAN SINGH PALACE(CASTLE) GWALIOR

8.MYSORE PALACE (KARNATAKA)

In a year nearly 60 lake of people tourists visits to a palace which is most visited palace in India.