Barabati Fort is situated in the heart of the city and is about 8 km distance from Cuttack Town. Ananga Bhima Deb built the fort during the Ganga dynasty on the bank of the river Mahanadi. Nowadays only nine-story palaces stand as a witness to the Ganga dynasty despite the ups and downs of the history of Odisha. The dilapidated fort is surrounded by a 40-foot-wide moat. The Fort area was occupied by 12 Baties invaders in Kalapahad in 1268 AD.
Once upon a time the Muslim ruler Sirajuddaula was imprisoned and remained in this fort for some time. The fort was occupied by the British in October 1803. Now only the ruins of the fort remain as the symbol of the Ganga dynasty. Barabati Fort is a tourist attraction place near Cuttack town. This palace had nine Asians. Later on, the Persian word Asiana was misunderstood and it was misinformed that Mukundadev had built a nine-storied palace there.
The Barabati Fort, which was once creating a sensation in the body and mind of the Odia militia, and was once a nightmare for the enemies of the Odia race, is now in a sorry state of helpless ruins. But the moat, the main gate still exists to narrate the stories of heroism and bravery of the great Odia race. Barabati Fort is one of the best tourist place in Cuttack, Odisha. Source
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- The fort served as the military and administrative centre during the reign of the Ganga dynasty and later rulers including the Mughals, Marathas, and the British.
- It was a strategic location for defence and trade, controlling riverine and inland routes.
- Barabati was once known for its grand nine-storied palace and elegant temples, though only ruins remain now.
- Spread over 102 acres, the fort is rectangular.
- Surrounded by a large moat which was once filled with water for defense.
- The main entrance is an arched stone gateway, still standing in good condition.
- Includes remains of palatial structures, walls, and possible granaries and guard rooms.
- A small mosque within the fort premises built during the Mughal period, is still preserved.
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