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Jalna Fort, also known as Mastgad, Mastgarh, is a historic fort located on the eastern side of the town of Jalna.,[1] Maharashtra, India. It was built in 1725 by Kabil Khan, under the orders of Nizam ul Mulk Asaf Jah I, the founder of the Asaf Jahi dynasty in Hyderabad Princely State, an independent successor state to the Mughal Empire.[2][3] The fort, along with the citadel, occupies a prominent position in the town. for few years Fort used by the Jalna Municipal Corporation now it is shifted to the new place near Zila Parishad School.[4]
| Jalna Fort | |
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| Native names | |
  Location of Jalna Fort in Maharashtra | |
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| Location | Near Kundalika River Jalna, Maharashtra |
| Coordinates | 19°50′36″N 75°53′31″E / 19.8433°N 75.8919°E |
| Area | 2 acres (0.81 ha) |
| Built | 1725 |
| Built for | Asaf Jah I |
| Architect | Kabil Khan, Others |
| Architectural style(s) | Nizam Style |
| Governing body | Government of Maharashtra |
| Owner | Nizam King Asaf Jah I |
The Fort
editJalna Fort, despite being in a state of partial collapse, still holds cultural and religious significance in the region. The presence of a mosque and a shrine of a Sufi saint within the fort further adds to its historical and religious importance. It is also noteworthy that the fort was used as the office of Jalna Municipal Corporation (Jalna Nagar Parishad) for several years, showcasing its importance in the administration of the region.
History
editThe fort was constructed during the reign of Asaf Jah I, who was the Governor of the Deccan under the Mughals from 1713 to 1721. In 1724, Asaf Jah I resumed rule from the Mughal provincial capital of Aurangabad, under the title of Asaf Jah granted by Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb.[5] The state was ruled from 1724 to 1857 by the Nizams,[6] who were initially viceroys of the Mughal Empire in the Deccan.[7][8]
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editReferences
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- ^ "Introduction to Jalna District". 2005-02-04. Archived from the original on 2005-02-04. Retrieved 2023-05-06.
- ^ Census of India, 1891. 1893.
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- ^ Historical and Descriptive Sketch of His Highness the Nizam's Dominions. Printed at the Times of India Steam Press. 1883.
- ^ Marathi, TV9 (2021-08-23). "Special Story | कधीकाळी मुघलांचे राज्य, आता उपग्रहांशी संपर्क ठेवण्यासाठी सोयीचे ठिकाण, जालना जिल्ह्याची संपूर्ण माहिती". TV9 Marathi (in Marathi). Retrieved 2023-05-06.
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