Chaiturgarh Fort

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Chaiturgarh or Lafagarh is a fort about 51 kilometres (32 mi) from Katghora tehsil, Korba district, Chhattisgarh, India, on the Korba–Bilaspur road. It is an Archaeological Survey of India protected monument. Chaiturgarh is one of the 36 forts of Chhattisgarh. Chaithurgarh is situated around 70 kilometres (43 mi) from Korba and 21 kilometres (13 mi) from Pali town. It is situated at an elevation of over 3,060 feet above sea level, in the Satpura Range and forms part of the Achanakmar-Amarkantak Biosphere Reserve. Known for its natural defenses and panoramic views, Chaiturgarh combines historical significance with ecological importance.

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Chitturgarh Fort; Chitturgarh Lepha; Lafa Durg; Lepha Durg
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  • Siege of Ratanpur
    1740 siege
  • Ajmergarh Fort
    building in India
  • Chaiturgarh Fort
    11th-century Hindu fort in Korba district, Chhattisgarh, India
  • Ratanpur Fort
    11th century fort with Hindu temples
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Forest and valleys around the fortForest and valleys around the fort
Forest and valleys around the fortForest and valleys around the fort
Defaced artwork at the upper gateDefaced artwork at the upper gate
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The main southern gateway to the fort on the way to the Mahisasuramardini Durga templeThe main southern gateway to the fort on the way to the Mahisasuramardini Durga temple
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    eventarmed conflict1740Siege of RatanpursiegeWikidata
    sitefortAjmergarh FortfortWikidata
    sitefortChaiturgarh FortfortWikidata
    sitefortRatanpur FortfortWikidata
    commonsimageHukradwar Commons
    commonsimageHukraGate Commons
    commonsimageForest and valleys around the fort Commons
    commonsimageForest and valleys around the fort Commons
    commonsimageDefaced artwork at the upper gate Commons
    commonsimageMandapa, Omkara Dwar Chaiturgarh Fort Chhattisgarh Commons
    commonsimageThe main southern gateway to the fort on the way to the Mahisasuramardini Durga temple Commons