Bhopal is called the heart of Madhya Pradesh because there are more than one historical buildings and lakes present here. This is the reason why the city of Bhopal is also called the city of lakes. Due to the lakes, there is a crowd of tourists throughout the year, not only from the country but also from abroad. Let us tell you that there are many very attractive tourist destinations for the tourists visiting Bhopal, whose fame has spread to foreign countries as well.

There are many tourist places like ShauryaSmarak, Bharat Bhavan, and Water Park in Bhopal which is the centre of attraction for the tourists. But today we take you to the deserted Raisen Fort, far away from the congested part of Bhopal. It is said to be a marvellous testimony of ancient architecture and quality, which even after many centuries have passed, stands as graceful as it was before.

But it is said about this fort that here a king had beheaded the queen, whose signs are still present today. So let us know in detail what the story of this fort is.

History of Raisen Fort

Before talking about its mystery, it is necessary to talk about history. However, there is not much mention of this fort. But according to the inscriptions and various historians, it was built around the 11th century.

At the same time, many people also believe that this fort was built by the rulers of Sallam i.e. Salam dynasty of Gondwana. While many people believe that Raisen Fort was built by King Raj Singh of the Parmar dynasty in the 10th century.

After this, Raisen Fort has been dominated by many rulers. It is said that this fort remained under the rule of the Mughals and the Nawabs of Bhopal till about the 16th century. Sher Shah Suri also tried to capture this fort. But they had failed, well after that, this fort became a centre of tourists.

Story of Raisen Fort

It is said that the king who was ruling here himself beheaded his queen. There is a very surprising historical story behind this. To know this we have to turn the pages of history. It is said that Sher Shah Suri hoisted his flag after conquering this fort by deceit.

Sher Shah Suri was not supported by anyone else to cheat, but the people present in the fort. When King Puranmal came to know of this deception, he beheaded his wife, Queen Ratnavati, to save her from the enemies.

Mystery of Raisen Fort

Not only this, it is said about this fort that Rajasen, the king of the fort, had a magical stone, which had the power to turn even iron into gold. There were many wars over this stone... Many kings even tried to snatch the stone from Rajsen... But they say that the king will give his prayers, but will protect his things with all his heart.

It is said that Raja Rajsen threw the Paras stone in a pond located in the fort itself, which many kings also tried to find, but they did not succeed.

Raisen Fort Architecture

Raisen Fort is built on a high mountain. The influence of ancient Indian architectural style is visible in its architecture. Its walls are very strong. There are many temples, aquariums and many rooms in the fort, where the king-maharaja used to live.

The major elements of the architecture here are the use of beautiful carvings of art on the high ledges and walls. The style of the walls and their intricate construction work give this fort a unique identity. In addition, the architecture of the structures inside the fort also shows the influence of South Indian and Mughal styles.

Raisen Fort is an important historical and cultural monument through architecture, which is visited by hordes of tourists.

Best Time to Visit Fort

The time to visit this fort is between 10 am to 5 pm. At this time you can go for a walk anytime. No entry fee is charged to visit this fort, you can go here comfortably.

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