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 | |
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Type | Palace Fort |
Location | Aurangabad, Maharashtra |
Built | 1650 |
Built for | Aurangzeb |
Architectural style(s) | Mughal |
Governing body | Denotified 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[]
- ^ "Restore Aurangzeb-Built Qila-e-Ark Fort, Potential To Become Tourist Hub: Experts". www.outlookindia.com/. Retrieved 2021-03-05.
- ^ 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.
- ^ "Restore Aurangzeb-Built Qila-e-Ark Fort, Potential To Become Tourist Hub: Experts". www.outlookindia.com/. Retrieved 2021-03-05.
- ^ "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
- Palaces in Maharashtra
- Aurangabad, Maharashtra
- History of Maharashtra
- History of India