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'''Garhwa fort''' is a temple complex in [[ | '''Garhwa fort''' is a temple complex in [[Allahabad]], [[Uttar Pradesh]], India, belonging to the [[Gupta Empire|Gupta Period]].<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://ignca.gov.in/Asi_data/60606.pdf |title=GOVERNMENT OF INDIA DEPARTMENT OF ARCHAEOLOGY CENTRAL ARCHÆOLOGICAL LIBRARY |website=Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts |publisher=[[Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts]] |location=India }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/magazines/travel/some-iconic-historical-landmarks-that-lent-allahahad-its-identity-a-new-name/articleshow/67162635.cms |title=Some iconic, historical landmarks that lent Allahahad its identity & a new name |last=Kumar |first=Arjun |date=2018-12-20 |website=The Economic Times |publisher=[[The Economic Times]] |location=India |access-date=2019-10-04}}</ref> The ruins of the temple were fortified in 18th century by Raja Baghel Raja Vikramaditya. The [[fortification]] consisted of square enclosure and [[parapet]]s, giving a fortress kind of look. The temple has many relics belonging to the Gupta period, which date back to as old as 5th and 6th century. The most notable item in the fort is a figure representing all 10 avatars of [[Lord Vishnu]], belonging to 11th or 12th century.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.thehindu.com/features/friday-review/history-and-culture/rising-from-the-ruins/article4558717.ece|title=Rising from the ruins|last=Rashid|first=Omar|date=2013-03-30|work=The Hindu|publisher=[[The Hindu]]|access-date=2019-10-04|language=en-IN|issn=0971-751X}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.jagran.com/uttar-pradesh/allahabad-city-12719519.html|title=गढ़वा के किले में होगा इतिहास का दीदार|website=Dainik Jagran|publisher=[[Dainik Jagran]]|language=hi|access-date=2019-10-04}}</ref> | ||
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Latest revision as of 06:37, 28 February 2022
| Garhwa Fort | |
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| Location | Allahabad |
| Built | 5th-6th Century |
| Restored by | Archaeological Survey of India |
| Architectural style(s) | Hindu |
| Governing body | Archaeological Survey of India |
Garhwa fort is a temple complex in Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh, India, belonging to the Gupta Period.[1][2] The ruins of the temple were fortified in 18th century by Raja Baghel Raja Vikramaditya. The fortification consisted of square enclosure and parapets, giving a fortress kind of look. The temple has many relics belonging to the Gupta period, which date back to as old as 5th and 6th century. The most notable item in the fort is a figure representing all 10 avatars of Lord Vishnu, belonging to 11th or 12th century.[3][4]
References[edit]
- ↑ "GOVERNMENT OF INDIA DEPARTMENT OF ARCHAEOLOGY CENTRAL ARCHÆOLOGICAL LIBRARY" (PDF). Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts. India: Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts.
- ↑ Kumar, Arjun (20 December 2018). "Some iconic, historical landmarks that lent Allahahad its identity & a new name". The Economic Times. India: The Economic Times. Retrieved 4 October 2019.
- ↑ Rashid, Omar (30 March 2013). "Rising from the ruins". The Hindu. The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 4 October 2019.
- ↑ "गढ़वा के किले में होगा इतिहास का दीदार". Dainik Jagran (in हिन्दी). Dainik Jagran. Retrieved 4 October 2019.