Jalalgarh Fort Explained

Jalalgarh Fort
Status:Ruined (renovation announced)
Building Type:Fort
Owner:Indian government
Location Town:Purnia
Location Country:India
Renovation Date:2012

Jalalgarh Fort is an almost 300 years old ruined fort located at 20 km north of Purnia, Bihar, India. The fort was built by Saif Khan, the Faujdar of Purnea in 1722.[1] [2] [3]

Structure

The fort is a large quadrangular structure and has high walls which helped to protect the wall from Nepalese invasion.[4] The fort is an embodiment of the beauty of Islamic architecture.[5]

Restoration

In January 2012, Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar announced that Government of Bihar would be restoring and repairing the fort. He ordered Purnia district authorities to do this restoration work.

Notes and References

  1. Book: Oriental Geographer. 27 December 2012. 1964. Bangladesh Geographical Society. 121.
  2. News: Bihar: Jalalgarh fort to be restored. 26 December 2012. Zee News.
  3. Web site: Jalalgarh Fort, Purnia. 26 December 2012. https://web.archive.org/web/20130117004013/http://brandbihar.com/english/districts/purnea/jalalgarh_fort_purnea.html. 17 January 2013. dead.
  4. Web site: Bihar directory. bih.nic.in. 26 December 2012. 25 May 2012. https://web.archive.org/web/20120525025802/http://yac.bih.nic.in/Da-02.htm. dead.
  5. News: Nitish visit draws tourists to forgotten fort. https://archive.today/20130203134307/http://www.telegraphindia.com/1120112/jsp/bihar/story_14995407.jsp%23.UNte36wUDcc. dead. February 3, 2013. 26 December 2012. The Telegraph (Calcutta).

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