Deeg Fort

About this place

The central tower of the fort is positioned at an elevated height, with a shallow canal surrounding it. An 8 kms long wall serves as a boundary to this fort. There are 12 towers within the fort, with Lakha Burj being the largest one. The Lakha Burj tower is situated in the northwest corner of the fort. The Suraj Mal Haveli, built in the Bangaldar architectural style, holds a significant part of the fort. The beautiful gardens in the fort have been constructed in the Charbagh style, a Persian style garden layout. The interiors of the fort are in ruins now. The Deeg Palace is situated adjacent to the Deeg Fort. The palace is a conglomeration of palaces that include Purana Mahal, Sheesh Mahal, Suraj Bhavan, Nand Bhavan, Kishan Bhavan, Keshav Bhavan and Gopal Bhavan.