Daulatabad Fort: A Travel Guide
The fort city, Daulatabad, in Maharashtra is located at a distance of 16 km northwest of Aurangabad. Daulatabad was earlier called Devgiri. Daulatabad province is situated 13 kilometers away from Aurangabad. Literally meaning the city of fortune, Daulatabad is home to the resplendent 12th century fortress perched on the lush hillock. This impregnable fort complex features a 5 kilometer fortified wall and massive ramparts. We have earlier featured Daulatabad Fort as one of the best forts in India . In 1327, the city was the capital of Muhammad bin Tughlaq (r. 1325-1351), Tughlaq dynasty. He forcibly shifted the population of Delhi to Daulatabad and also altered the name. But, after two years, the city was abandoned due to scarcity of water. Daulatabad is a 14th-century fort city in Maharashtra, India, about 16 kilometers northwest of Aurangabad Location: Daulatabad, about 16 km northwest of Aurangabad, Maharashtra. Built By: Raja Bhillamraj (Yadava General) on the Deogiri Hill. Bu...