Jalna Fort (Mastgad)मस्तगड
A 1725 Nizami fort with Persian inscriptions and a galleried stepwell.
See what is open on your dateOpen in Google MapsWhereJalna, Maharashtra
Marathwada
Marathwada
Kind of placeForts, Monuments & Heritage
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 nearbyJalna city, Jalna
EntryFree
About Jalna Fort (Mastgad)
Built in 1725 by Kabil Khan on the orders of Nizam-ul-Mulk, with Persian inscriptions still legible over the gate. Its stepwell is unusual, galleried, with chambers cut into the shaft.
What to see and do
- Persian inscriptions over the gateway
- Galleried stepwell with side chambers
- Kali Masjid, a 400-year-old black stone mosque nearby
- Moti Bagh and Moti Talav
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