Conservation Plan of Bajrangarh Fort, Guna, Madhya Pradesh

Abstract

The aim of the research paper is to study the types of forts in India and forts of Madhya Pradesh in detail with different aspects of Planning, Defense Mechanism and construction materials and techniques. The term fort is taken from the Latin word fortis or forte which mean strong. In the early, the Sanskrit term of the fort is Durga which means unapproachable. Fort is defined as a fortified Building for the protection and security of its dwellers. The forts were primarily used for defense but their influences became a symbol of prestige for the rulers. Durga is also described in our ancient texts about different types of Forts their forms and its planning. There are different types of Forts like Water Fort, Mountain Fort, Desert Fort and Forest Fort and many other. Location of the fort was supreme important so they were mostly built on the top of the hill so that enemy cannot enter into the fort and can also inspect about far landscape if they are being attacked. Madhya Pradesh is Rich in forts with atleast 60 like Gwalior Fort, Bajrangarh fort, Asigarh fort, Garkundar fort, Mandu fort, Chanderi Fort, Bandhavgarh fort any many more.