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Fort in Korba district, Chhattisgarh, India From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Chaiturgarh or Lafagarh is a fort about 51 kilometres (32 mi) from Katghora tehsil, Korba district, Chhattisgarh, India, on the Korba–Bilaspur road. It is an Archaeological Survey of India protected monument. Chaiturgarh is one of the 36 forts of Chhattisgarh. Chaithurgarh is situated around 70 kilometres (43 mi) from Korba and 21 kilometres (13 mi) from Pali town. Chaiturgarh is also famous for the historic temple of Goddess Mahishasur Mardini.
Chaiturgarh fort | |
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Lafagarh | |
Part of Chhattisgarh Forts | |
Korba district, Chhattisgarh | |
Coordinates | 22.5103°N 82.2714°E |
Type | Hill fort / natural fortification |
Height | 3,060 feet (930 m) |
Site information | |
Owner | Central Archeological Department of ![]() |
Condition | Protected ruins |
Site history | |
Built | 10th century CE |
Built by | Raja Prithvideva I |
In use | Temple and tourism |
Chaiturgarh (also known as Lafagarh) is situated at a height of 3,060 feet (930 m) on a hilltop. It is protected by strong natural walls and is considered as one of the strongest natural forts. Since it is protected by strong natural walls, only at some places walls have been built. The fort has three main entrances which are named as Menaka, Humkara, and Simhadwar.[1]
On the hilltop there is a plain area of about 5 square kilometres (1.9 sq mi) where there are five ponds. Three of these ponds have water all around the year. Many types of wild animals and birds are found here.
The Mahishasur Mardini temple is situated here. The idol of Mahishasur Mardini having 12 hands is installed in the sanctum sanctorum. Shankar cave is situated 3 kilometres (1.9 mi) away from the temple. The cave which is like a tunnel, is 25 feet (7.6 m) long. One can go inside the cave only by creeping since it is very small in diameter.
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