Qila-e-Ark

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Qila-e-Ark is a palace fort in Aurangabad, Maharashtra, India, built by the sixth mughal emperor Aurangzeb Alamgir in 1650. The palace fort was denotified from the state archeological department in 1971.

Qila e Ark
TypePalace Fort
LocationAurangabad, Maharashtra
Built1650
Built forAurangzeb
Architectural style(s)Mughal
Governing bodyDenotified in 1971
Owner

The palace was used as a government college during the Nizam's period, later the college was shifted. And since the denotification, the palace is in ruins.[1] The palace has many notable buildings namely Zenana mahal or Zebunnisa Mahal, Mardana mahal, Durbar, Aurangzeb's Mosque.[2]

since years several organizations and experts have been suggesting that the palace can be restored and be opened to the public which will revive the palace and the tourism industry.[3] Many organizations in Aurangabad are organizing heritage walks in the qila e ark to spread awareness about the monument.[4]

List of gates[]

  • Gates of Aurangabad, Maharashtra

  • Bhadkal Gate, Aurangabad

  • Delhi Gate, Aurangabad

  • Rangeen Gate, Aurangabad

  • Roshan Gate, Aurangabad

  • Barapulla Gate, Aurangabad

  • Paithan Gate, Aurangabad

  • Mecca Gate, Aurangabad

  • Kaala Gate, Aurangabad

  • Jaffar Gate, Aurangabad

  • Naubat Gate, Aurangabad

  • Mahmud Gate, Aurangabad

  • Makai Gate, Aurangabad

  • Bhadkal Gate, Aurangabad

Palace complex[]

  • The Qila e Ark fort

  • Zenana Mahal

References[]

  1. ^ "Restore Aurangzeb-Built Qila-e-Ark Fort, Potential To Become Tourist Hub: Experts". www.outlookindia.com/. Retrieved 2021-03-05.
  2. ^ Sohoni, Pushkar (Dec 2016). "A Tale of Two Imperial Residences: Aurangzeb's Architectural Patronage". Journal of Islamic Architecture. 4 (2): 63-69. Retrieved 1 October 2021.
  3. ^ "Restore Aurangzeb-Built Qila-e-Ark Fort, Potential To Become Tourist Hub: Experts". www.outlookindia.com/. Retrieved 2021-03-05.
  4. ^ "Heritage walk at Qila-i-Ark on Sunday - Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 2021-03-05.

Coordinates: 19°53′19.63″N 75°20′36.37″E / 19.8887861°N 75.3434361°E / 19.8887861; 75.3434361

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