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Most of the present-day fortification was constructed under the Bahmanis and the Nizam Shahs of Ahmednagar Sultanate. [1] The Mughal Governor of the Deccan under Shah Jahan, captured the fortress in 1632 and imprisoned the Nizam Shahi prince. [25] It was captured by the Maratha Empire in 1760.
Daulatabad fort had probably been the strategic fort of most importance in entire Deccan region during medieval era. Early history of Daulatabad fort dates back to 12th century CE but the hillfort has human footprints since 100 BCE. Therefore Daulatabad fort has always remained an interesting topic for tourists and history explorers.
- Manas Dutta
By 1499 CE, after the fall of the Bahmani empire, the Nizam Shahis of Ahmednagar annexed Daulatabad and made it into an important political centre. In 1633 CE the Mughals captured Daulatabad after a four-month siege. In fact, Aurangzeb led his campaigns against Bijapur and Golconda from Daulatabad itself.
In 1327, the capital of the Delhi Sultanate was shifted from Delhi to Daulatabad (in present-day Aurangabad) during the rule of Sultan Muhammad bin Tughluq, who ordered a mass migration of Delhi's population to Daulatabad. However, Muhammad bin Tughluq reversed his decision in 1334 and the capital was shifted back to Delhi.
Daulatabad Fort, also known as Devgiri Fort, is one of the most impressive and formidable forts in India. It was built in the 12th century by the Yadava dynasty and later expanded and fortified by several rulers, including Muhammad bin Tughluq, who famously shifted his capital from Delhi to Daulatabad in 1327.
May 22, 2023 · The Daulatabad Fort is open to visitors every day from 9 am to 6 pm. The entry fee is Rs. 20 per person for Indians and Rs. 300 per person for foreigners. There is no camera fee or parking fee.
Many of these were built in the 17th century, when the city served as the second capital of the Mughal Empire, taking its name from the emperor Aurangzeb, who spent many years here. A few days can be spent visiting these sites, the fort at Daulatabad, the sufi shrines at Khuldabad, and the 16th century mosques, palaces and tombs at Ahmadnagar.
