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{{Use Indian English|date=June 2018}} | {{Use Indian English|date=June 2018}} | ||
{{Infobox military structure | {{Infobox military structure | ||
|name = Chaiturgarh fort | | name = Chaiturgarh fort | ||
|native_name = Lafagarh | | native_name = Lafagarh | ||
|partof = [[Chhattisgarh|Chhattisgarh Forts]] | | partof = [[Chhattisgarh|Chhattisgarh Forts]] | ||
|location = [[Korba district]], Chhattisgarh | | location = [[Korba district]], Chhattisgarh | ||
|image = | | image = Chaiturgarh temple, korba Chhattisgarh 68760.jpg | ||
|caption = | | caption = | ||
|map_type =India Chattisgarh | | map_type = India Chattisgarh | ||
|coordinates = {{coord|22.5103|82.2714|type:landmark_region:IN|display=inline}} | | coordinates = {{coord|22.5103|82.2714|type:landmark_region:IN|display=inline}} | ||
|map_size = 250 | | map_size = 250 | ||
|map_alt = | | map_alt = | ||
|map_caption = Location of Chaiturgarh in India | | map_caption = Location of Chaiturgarh in India | ||
|type = Hill fort / natural fortification | | type = Hill fort / natural fortification | ||
|code = | | code = | ||
|built = 10th century CE | | built = 10th century CE | ||
|builder = Raja Prithvideva I | | builder = Raja Prithvideva I | ||
|materials = | | materials = | ||
|height = {{convert|3060|ft|m}} | | height = {{convert|3060|ft|m}} | ||
|used = Temple and tourism | | used = Temple and tourism | ||
|demolished = | | demolished = | ||
|condition = Protected ruins | | condition = Protected ruins | ||
|ownership = [[Archeological Survey of India|Central Archeological Department]] of {{flag|India}} | | ownership = [[Archeological Survey of India|Central Archeological Department]] of {{flag|India}} | ||
|controlledby = | | controlledby = | ||
|garrison = | | garrison = | ||
|current_commander = | | current_commander = | ||
|commanders = | | commanders = | ||
|occupants = | | occupants = | ||
|battles = | | battles = | ||
|events = | | events = | ||
|image2 = | | image2 = | ||
|caption2 = | | caption2 = | ||
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}} | }} | ||
[[File:Hukradwar.JPG|thumb]] | [[File:Hukradwar.JPG|thumb]] | ||
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==Location== | ==Location== | ||
Chaiturgarh (also known as ''Lafagarh'') is situated at a height of {{convert|3060|ft|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''.<ref>{{cite web|title=Korba Chaiturgarh|url=http://korba.gov.in/kwTPChaiturgarh.htm|accessdate=9 May 2012|url-status=dead|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20120110110841/http://korba.gov.in/kwTPChaiturgarh.htm|archivedate=10 January 2012}}</ref> | Chaiturgarh (also known as ''Lafagarh'') is situated at a height of {{convert|3060|ft|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''.<ref>{{cite web|title=Korba Chaiturgarh|url=http://korba.gov.in/kwTPChaiturgarh.htm|accessdate=9 May 2012|url-status=dead|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20120110110841/http://korba.gov.in/kwTPChaiturgarh.htm|archivedate=10 January 2012}}</ref> | ||
[[File:Flora of Chaiturgarh forest hills Korba , Chhattisgarh.jpg|thumb|Flora of Chaiturgarh forest hills Korba , Chhattisgarh]] | |||
[[File:Chaiturgarh hills, Korba चैतुरगढ़ पहाड़ी क्षेत्र.jpg|thumb|Chaiturgarh hills, Korba चैतुरगढ़ पहाड़ी क्षेत्र]] | |||
On the hilltop there is a plain area of about {{convert|5|km2|mi2}} 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. | On the hilltop there is a plain area of about {{convert|5|km2|mi2}} 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. | ||