17th Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest Travel
Main entrance of Asirgarh fort,MP,INDIA

Asirgarh Fort is an Indian fortress (qila) situated in the Satpura Range about 20 kilometres (12 mi) north of the city of Burhanpur, Madhya Pradesh,INDIA.During the Mughal Era, it was considered that the Deccan started here while the empire from Asirgarh to Delhi was considered Hindustan.The architecture of the fort was influenced by the Mughals, an amalgamation of Islamic, Persian, Turkish and Indian styles.The Asirgarh fort is said to have been built by a Ahir King named Asa Ahir in the early 15th century.

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Date Taken: 08.2019
Date Uploaded: 11.2019
Photo Location: Burhanpur, India
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