Mysterious Rohtasgarh Fort of Bihar.
Mysterious Rohtasgarh Fort of Bihar.
Rohtasgarh Fort of Bihar,Rohtasgarh Fort, located in the Rohtas district of Bihar, is considered one of the most ancient and mysterious forts in India. It is said that this fort was built to hide during the war. At that time, many mysterious rooms and buildings were built to hide in this fort, where people are still afraid to go. Local people say that during the night, there are loud noises of screaming and shouting from this fort. Some people say that the marks of blood-soaked palms are visible on the walls of the fort. Most people are afraid to go inside this fort alone even in the light of day. If you are also fond of seeing ancient and historical places, then definitely visit this fort once. Come, let’s know some interesting facts related to this historical Rohtas fort of Bihar…
Rohtas Fort is one of the historical forts of Bihar, also known as Rohtasgarh. The history of this fort is quite interesting as it was built by two kings together. However, many names exist in history regarding its construction. It is said that this fort was built by Rohitashv, the son of King Harishchandra in the seventh century. On the other hand, many historians believe that this fort was built by Sher Shah Suri, the ruler of the Sur dynasty. It is said that along with this fort, the Aina Mahal and Jama Masjid inside it were also built by Sher Shah Suri during his rule.
This fort is built on Kaimur hill
The architecture of Rohtas Fort is very beautiful, which is made of granite stones and lime. The walls of the fort are decorated with many grand inscriptions. The fort is huge, with a total of 83 gates. The main four gates are Ghode Ghat, Raj Ghat, Kathoutia Ghat and Medha Ghat. This fort is situated on the upper part of Kaimur hill. To see in the fort, Rangmahal, Sheeshmahal, Panchmahal, Rani’s Jharokha and Mansingh’s court etc. are still present here. Apart from seeing this fort, you can also enjoy famous dishes of Bihar, such as Litti Chokha etc.
Nearest railway station to go here is Dehri on son
The best time to visit Rohtas Fort is between the months of October to March as the weather is very pleasant during this time. The place is well connected by both road and rail. National Highway 2C passes by it. If we talk about rail connectivity, then its nearest railway station is Dehri On Sone, which is situated on the Gaya-Pandit Deendayal Upadhyay rail line. The distance of this railway station from Rohtas Fort is about 75 kms.
