Odisha has many historic forts that reflect the region’s rich military history, architecture, and royal heritage. These forts were built by different dynasties, like the Gajapatis, Marathas, and British, for defence and administration. Among its many historical treasures, the forts of Odisha stand as powerful symbols of the region’s glorious past and military strength. Built by great dynasties and rulers, these forts once protected kingdoms, served as administrative centres, and played an important role in shaping the history of ancient Kalinga.
Raibania Fort is located near the Odisha-West Bengal border, 65 km from Balasore city and 20 km from Jaleswar. This fort complex was built during the rule of Eastern Ganga ruler Narasingha Deva I. Raibania Fort’s unique architecture, constructed from laterite blocks and featuring distinctive gateways distinguishes it as an exceptional example of military design […]
Chudanga Garh fort was one of the historical forts of Toshali. This old fort is located at Dadha Patna near the Baranga railway station and 19km from the capital city. The Gada had attained its peak of fame during the reign of the Ganga Kings. Among the five important forts, Varanasi, Choudwar, Amaravati, Jajpur and […]
Sisupalgarh fort is situated on the bank of the river Gangua and is only 3 km distance from Bhubaneswar. The main attraction of this place is the Iconic Pillars, which are very old. The place is renowned for its historical importance. The excavation works of Sishupalgarh contain ancient ruins belonging to a different civilisation. Now, […]
Kalahandi district is a mix of art, history, and culture where many ancient fortresses can be seen. Asurgarh Fort is one of them, which is located on the bank of the river Sandul in Kalahandi District and is 5 km distance from Narla railway station and 35 km from Bhawanipatna. The Asurgarh fort was built […]
Jaugada Fort is a famous historical place in the Ganjam district in Odisha and is located around 8 km distance from Purushottampur and 32 km away from Berhampur. It is a land of history remains that have ancient forts and a place for research. It was built by Druyodhan of Mahabharata, having five stone images […]
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 […]
Podagada is located at a distance of 11 km from Umerkote and around 78 distance km from Nabarangpur town. It was the capital of the ancient Nala Dynasty. The hill ranges of Podagarh, covered with deep forests, sheltered the remnants of the ruling dynasties. Their caves, usable inscriptions, and habitable stone structures indicate that the […]
Ulapgarh Hill Fort is a hillock located about 6 km distance from Belpahar and 28 km from Jharsuguda. It is said that revolutionaries fighting in India’s freedom struggle took refuge in this hillock. The spaces carved out of the rock face to hold torches can still be seen to this day. The journey uphill requires […]
Baseikela Fort is located in the Bheden Block of Bargarh district. Bheden Jamindar Raja Manohar Singh, the close associate of Veer Surendra Sai had made fortification at this place. Situating on the bank of river Jeera it attracts thousands of people every year. The natural beauty of this place mesmerises the visitors. The remnants of […]