Ballalpur Fort

About this place

Situated in Chandrapur district of Maharashtra, all the three forts Ballalpur, Chandrapur and Manikgarh Forts are of tribal origin. Ballalpur, now known for its coal mines and paper mills, is 16 kms southeast of Chandrapur, the district headquarters, Ballalpur was the capital of the Good king Khandakya Ballalshah during 1437-62 AD. The land fort that he built here on the eastern bank of the Wardha River is square in shape with walls and bastions. There are still two intact gates set at right angle to each other. There is also a small postern gate on the river side. The fort walls are still intact, but all the old buildings are in total ruins.