Agori Fort
| Agori Fort | |
|---|---|
| Native name अगोरी किला | |
| Agorigarh | |
| Location | Sonbhadra |
| Nearest city | Chopan and Obra |
| Coordinates | 24°20′N 82°35′E / 24.33°N 82.58°ECoordinates: 24°20′N 82°35′E / 24.33°N 82.58°E |
| Builder | Kharwar Kings |
| Ruled By | Kharwar Dynasty and Chandel Dynasty |
| Last King | Madan Shah |
Agori Fort is a fort located at distance of about 10 km from Chopan near Obra at riverside of son River, which is 35 km from Robertsganj, on SH 5 Road in the Sonbhadra district, Uttar Pradesh India.It is called that Agori Fort is a Tilsmi Fort. There is a temple of Goddess Kali. This is Religious place for the Agori Baba. Agori Fort was the residential palace of the Kharwar and Chandel dynasty.[1]
History
The Fort was earlier ruled by Kharwar rulers but later on it came into the possession of Chandels. Madan Shah was the last Chandel king who ruled in Agori -Barahar area.[2]
Location
The fort is surrounded by the rivers from three sides viz Bijul, Rihand and Son River. It has also been enclosed with trenches from all sides to protect it from any attack.
Attractions
Agori Fort is located between three rivers Rihand, Vijul and Son. The fort is a Tilsmi fort. The war between Molagt King and Veer Lorik was held here. Artistic idol of Goddess Durga in the fort at the entrance to the courtyard.There is a well which is said to be attached with sone river. thousands of the people come here for the worship from far away. Upon leaving fortress there is an ocher mountain,local people say that this mountain was launched edged sword.
There is a stone in the form of an elephant at the center of river son which is called Krmaamel elephant of Molagt King who was killed by Veer Lorik. The fort can be reached by boat from Chopan.
See also
References
- ↑ "Aghori Fort |". Easternuptourism.com. 2015-07-17. Retrieved 2015-08-29.
- ↑ "Agori Fort (U.P.). December 1868". Bl.uk. 2003-11-30. Retrieved 2015-08-29.