Paranda Fortपरांडा
A superbly preserved Bahmani land fort with a full moat and seven staggered gates.
See what is open on your dateOpen in Google MapsWhereDharashiv, 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 needed3 hrs
Base and nearbyParanda, Bhum
Entry₹25
About Paranda Fort
One of the best-preserved land forts in India, built by the Bahmani minister Mahmud Gawan in the 15th century. It has a full moat, seven successive gates arranged so no gate faces another, and a collection of enormous cannons still in position.
What to see and do
- Complete moat around the fort
- Seven staggered gateways
- Huge Bahmani-era cannons in place
- Mosque and temple inside the walls
- Remarkably intact masonry
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