Garhwa Fort Explained

Garhwa Fort
Location:	Prayagraj
Built:	5th-6th Century
Restored By:	Archaeological Survey of India
Architecture:	Hindu
Governing Body:	Archaeological Survey of India

Garhwa fort is a temple complex in Prayagraj, 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]}

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Notes and References

1. Web site: GOVERNMENT OF INDIA DEPARTMENT OF ARCHAEOLOGY CENTRAL ARCHÆOLOGICAL LIBRARY . Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts . . India .
2. Web site: Some iconic, historical landmarks that lent Allahahad its identity & a new name . Kumar . Arjun . 2018-12-20 . The Economic Times . . India . 2019-10-04.
3. News: Rising from the ruins. Rashid. Omar. 2013-03-30. The Hindu. The Hindu. 2019-10-04. en-IN. 0971-751X.
4. Web site: गढ़वा के किले में होगा इतिहास का दीदार. Dainik Jagran. Dainik Jagran. hi. 2019-10-04.