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Asirgarh Fort
Located in the historical town of Burhanpur in Madhya Pradesh, Asirgarh Fort stands impegnable in the Satpura Ranges. It was built by the a zamidar (Land owner) knwon as Asa Ahir of the Ahir dynasty in the 15th Century. The fort, spread over a total area of more than 60 acres, is situated about 20 kilometres to the north of Burhanpur. It may appear to be a single large fort, but is, in fact, a colleon of 3 forts known as called Asirgarh, Karmargarh, whereas the third part is called Malaygarh. Even though the Asirgarh Fort is now in ruins, it still holds immense importance for history lovers as well as for those who wish to simply explore the beauty of a monument that once held esteem and prestige, but unfortunately could not escape the ravages of time. It is known to be an impregnable fort and has never been taken by force!
Because the Asirgarh Fort demands a pass through the Satpuras that connects the valleys of the Narmada and the Tapti Rivers, which is one of the most important routes from north India into the Deccan, it is also popularly known as the 'Babe Deccan' or the 'Key to the Deccan'. In fact, during the Mughal era, it was widely agreed that the Deccan started from here, while the area that lay between Asirgarh and Delhi was considered to be Hindustan. The majestic fort was earlier known by the name of Asa Ahir Garh, on account of who built this grand structure. The name of the fort, however, was later changed to its present name. The fort is about 259 metres high and is at the height of 701 metres from the sea level. Inside this grand fort, one can also find a mosque, gurudwara and a temple that is dedicated to Lord Shiva. Legend has it that the fort is haunted by the presence of Ashwattha - The ill-fated warrior prince from the epic Mahabharata who was doomed with a curse by Lord Krishna that he will remain immortal with no one to care and care for!
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Dargah-E-Hakimi
Dargah-e-Hakimi, is one of the holiest places for the Dawoodi Bohra Muslims in the state of Madhya Pradesh. It is located about 3 km from Gadhi Chowk in Burhanpur.
It is very well maintained and it is constructed in pure white marble making it an outstanding example of Mughal architecture. The entire vicinity is so well maintained that the locals refer to it as 'Chota Amreeka'.
Jama Masjid, Burhanpur
A monument and a worshipping place combined makes this place one of the most sought after attractions in the heart of Burhanpur - the Jama Masjid. It is located at the very center of town in Gandhi Chowk.
The construction of this place began during the Farooqi rule. Unfortunately, the construction took way too long and couldn't finish in time before Farooqi leader Adil Shah's demise. The work was then supervised and completed by Emperor Akbar. There are two big minarets that rise majestically across the Burhanpur skyline. The Jama Masjid also has three round cupolas. The monument has some very majestic artwork on its symmetric pillars and all this has been conserved very well.
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Shahi Qila
The Badshahi Qila is located to the east of the Tapti River. Sadly, like the other monuments of Burhanpur this one wasn't given much attention and all that has been left of the place are its remnants.
Though, one can still see the intricate carvings and artwork done by the workers of the 16th century which are evident on the walls and the Zenana Hammam.
Zenana Hammam
The most important and beautiful part of the remnants of the Shahi Qila is the Zenana Hammam(bath). It is the perfect blend of styles inspired from both Mughal and Persian civilizations.
One can still notice the beautiful frescoes on the ceiling, which give it a very Persian look. An interesting piece of trivia here is that according the guides over here an image in the Zenana Hammam looks very similar to the Taj Mahal, and is considered to be a blue print of the phenomenal monument.
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