Daulatabad Attractions
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Daulatabad is the home of the famous medieval fortress of the same name. Built in the 12th century by Raja Bhillamraj, it was originally called Deogiri, 'the hill of the Gods'. The fortress was renamed Daulatabad (City of Fortune) in the 14th C by Sultan Tughlaq. He wanted to make the fort a new capital but after losing thousands of lives in the move and realizing his mistake, he moved residents back to Delhi after only 15 years.
The fortification was extended to include ramparts and bastions, huge bronze cannons, and inner walls with heavy iron gates fitted with elephant spikes.
Views from Daulatabad over the surrounding countryside are spectacular.
The fortification was extended to include ramparts and bastions, huge bronze cannons, and inner walls with heavy iron gates fitted with elephant spikes.
Views from Daulatabad over the surrounding countryside are spectacular.
