Most of the forts in India are castles, fortified palaces or fortresses, but when the British government in India cataloged the 17th-19th-century defenses, they used the word forts that became the common description across India. Local names of forts of India are suffixed by local word for fort, so it is common to use the Sanskrit word Durga, or Hindi word qila, or the Rajasthan, Assam, and Maharashtra word Garh or gad. A fort around which a township grew and developed was the capital of each Raja or chieftain; this pattern can be seen in many South Asian cities like Delhi, Agra, Rajasthan, Lahore, Pune, Kolkata, Surat, and Mumbai. If you’re inclined toward these historical forts in India, you can go through our list below where we have meticulously selected our readers’ top list of forts in India.

List of Famous Forts in India – Top 15 To Visit:

1. Mehrangarh Fort, Jodhpur:

This is one of the largest forts in India. Its history is related to Rao Jodha. In 1458, he became the fifteenth ruler of Rathore; he was advised to move his capital to a safer place, one year after his accession. The 1,000-year-old Mandore fort deteriorated slowly and gradually. This led to the Mehrangarh Fort being found. The interiors have graceful glass work, which is mesmerizing. There are Mahals, Museum, Temple and Chokelao Mehran Terrace inside the fort.

• Address: The Jodhpur Fort, Sodagaran Mohalla, Jodhpur, Rajasthan 342006
• Built by: Jodhpur State
• Year: 1459
• Highlights: Situated at the height of 410 feet, it is one of the largest forts of India. Things to be done at Mehrangarh Fort include Flying Fox, a 6-line adventure operated under the supervision of the Chokelao Garden International Safety Standards
• Visiting Hours: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. (on all days)
• Weather: Jodhpur has hot summers, rainy monsoon and a cold winter season
• Ideal Time: The most pleasant time to visit Mehrangarh Fort is from mid-October to mid-March
• Entry Fee: The entry fee is Rs. 60.

2. Red Fort, Delhi: