Balapur Fortबाळापूर
A Mughal fort at a river confluence in Akola, with a fine chhatri nearby.
See what is open on your dateOpen in Google MapsWhereAkola, Maharashtra
Vidarbha
Vidarbha
Kind of placeForts
Best time to visit1 August to 28 February
Good seasonsMonsoon (June to September), Post-monsoon (October to November), Winter (December to February)
DifficultyEasy
Time needed2 hrs
Base and nearbyBalapur, Akola
EntryFree
About Balapur Fort
A Mughal-era fort at the confluence of the Man and Mahesh rivers, built by Azam Shah. The nearby Chhatri of Mirza Raje is a fine piece of Mughal garden architecture that almost nobody stops to see.
What to see and do
- Position at a river confluence
- Mughal-period bastions and gates
- Chhatri of Mirza Raje nearby
- Easy stop off the Akola highway
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More places in Akola
- Akola Fort (Asadgad)Akola, Maharashtra · FortsA Mughal-era land fort in the middle of Akola, on the Morna river.
- Narnala FortAkola, Maharashtra · FortsA huge Satpuda hill fort with 67 towers, inside tiger-reserve forest.
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