Garhwa Fort
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Location | Prayagraj |
Built | 5th-6th Century |
Restored by | Archaeological Survey of India |
Architectural style(s) | Hindu |
Governing body | Archaeological Survey of India |
Garhwa fort is a temple complex in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh, India, belonging to the Gupta Period.[1][2] The ruins of the temple were fortified in 18th century by Raja Baghel Raja Vikramaditya. The fortification consisted of square enclosure and parapets, giving a fortress kind of look. The temple has many relics belonging to the Gupta period, which date back to as old as 5th and 6th century. The most notable item in the fort is a figure representing all 10 avatars of Lord Vishnu, belonging to 11th or 12th century.[3][4]
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