At 463 acres, the Kangra Fort is one of the biggest and perhaps the oldest in India. The fort built by the Katoch dynasty is situated in Himachal Pradesh.
2. Chittor Fort (645 AD)
The Chittor Fort (Chittorgarh Fort or Chittod Fort) is one of the biggest and oldest forts in India built during the reign of the Mauryan empire. The fort served as the capital of Mewar.
3. Gwalior Fort (952 AD)
The critics are still divided over the origins of the massive Madhya Pradesh monument, the Gwalior Fort. Some believe the fort was constructed in the 10th century by Suraj Sen.
4. Mudgal Fort (1053)
The Mudgal Fort is located in Bagalkot, Karnataka over an area of 10 acres. It was built by the Chalukyas and later renovated by the Bahmani Sultanate.
5. Golconda Fort (1143)
The Golconda Fort, Hyderabad is one of the biggest forts in India at 788 acres. The magnificent fort was built in the 12th century under the Kakatiya Dynasty.
6. Jaisalmer Fort (1156)
The Jaisalmer Fort was built by Rao Jaisal in 1156 over 692 acres of land. Listed as a UNESCO World Heritage site, the fort features four entrances, each guarded by a canon.
7. Panhala Fort (1178)
The Panhala Fort in Kolhapur covers an area of 130 acres and was built under the patronage of the Shilahara dynasty. It was built around the late 12th century by Raja Bhoja.
8. Vijaydurg Fort (1193-1205)
The Vijaydurg Fort is located in Vijaydurg, Maharashtra. It was renovated under the supervision of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj. It is built over 1,037 acres.
9. Bidar Fort (1427)
Bidar Fort is located in Bidar, Karnataka and is spread across 100 acres. It was built by Sultan Alauddin Bahman Shah. The fort’s architecture showcases the Bahmani Sultanate’s influence
10. Srirangapatna Fort (1454)
The Srirangapatna Fort was built over 240 acres of land in 1454. It was the epicentre of Tipu Sultan’s kingdom, constructed by Kempe Gowda.
11. Mehrangarh Fort (1459)
The Mehrangarh Fort is situated at an altitude of 410 feet and is the biggest fort in India, covering 1200 acres. It was constructed in 1459 by Rao Jodha. The monument is a host to the World Sacred Spirit Festival
12. Orchha Fort (1501)
Orchha Fort is situated at Orchha, Madhya Pradesh. It is spread across 617 acres of land. It was constructed by the Bundela king Rudra Pratap Singh and is situated on the banks of the Betwa River.
13. Agra Fort (1573)
The Agra Fort was constructed in 1573 as the royal residence of the Mughal empires, a purpose it served till 1638. It was originally built by Ibrahim Lodhi. It covers an area of 94 acres and is made of red sandstone.
14. Red Fort (1639)
The iconic Red Fort dates back to the 17th century (1639). Since it is made of red sandstone, it is also known as ‘Lal Qila.’ It was formerly known as ‘Quila-e-Mubarak,’ or ‘Blessed Fort.’
15. Amer Fort (1592)
Amer Fort is located in Amer, Rajasthan, covering 988 acres. Also known as Amber Fort, it is a stunning example of Rajput architecture.
16. Rajgad (1646)
Pune, Maharashtra is the location of Rajgad Fort. It was built on 100 acres of land by the Maratha king Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj. It is one of the oldest and largest forts in India.
17. Bhujia Fort (1715-1741)
Bhujia Fort is located in Bhuj, Gujarat covering a span of 741 acres. Perched on the Bhujia Hill, was built to safeguard the city of Bhuj.
18. Jaigarh Fort (1726)
Jaigarh Fort is situated atop 1,383 acres of land and is one of the biggest and oldest forts in India. Adjacent to Amer Fort, Jaigarh Fort was constructed by Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh II.
19. Lohagad (1732)
Lohagad Fort, situated near Lonavala, on 345 acres is renowned for its strong fortifications and panoramic views. The fort’s design is characterized by its steep walls and strategic location atop a hill.
20. Palakkad Fort (1766)
Palakkad, Kerala is home to the Palakkad Fort covering an area of 112 acres. It was originally built by Hyder Ali of the Mysore Sultanate. The fort is a classic example of 18th-century military architecture.