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[[File:Rani Durgavati Fort.jpg|thumb|Madan Mahal Fort, [[Jabalpur]]]]
'''Madan Mahal''' is a suburban area of [[Jabalpur]] famous for the historical [[Durgavati]] fort.<ref>[http://www.thepenthouse.in/madanmahal.htm thepenthouse]</ref> The area also has a railway station named [[Madan Mahal railway station|Madan Mahal]].
Madan Mahal Fort in Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh, stands as a testimony to the lives of the rulers who ruled Jabalpur for a good number of years in the 11th century AD. Situated at a hilltop, a couple of kilometres away from the city, Madan Mahal Fort was built by the '''Raja Madan Singh'''.
==History==
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Situated atop a hill in [[Jabalpur]] city is a small but enchanting fort of the [[Gondwana Kingdom|Rajgond]] rulers.  It was more of a staffed post on vigil for invaders now enveloped in shroud of history. The fort dates back to 11th century AD. The fort is well associated with [[Rani Durgavati]] the [[Gonds|Gond]] Queen and her son Veer Narayan. [[Rani Durgavati]] eventually died fighting the [[Mughals]], and is hailed as a martyr in Indian history. She also built numerous temples and tanks scattered around Jabalpur chiefly around her [[Garha]] principality.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.madhya-pradesh-tourism.com/heritage/forts/madan-mahal-jabalpur.html|title=Madan Mahal, Jabalpur}}</ref>
The Rajgond rulers reigned over Jabalpur, [[Mandla]] and surrounding regions. Madan Mahal is one such fort built by them. Though not exactly an architectural marvel, the little fort is characterized by intrigue of ancient monuments in India.<ref>[http://hindi.nativeplanet.com/jabalpur/attractions/madan-mahal-fort/ nativeplanet]</ref>
The structure generates an aura of awe being compact and yet fully equipped for martial encounters. The stable, war rooms, small reservoir and main pleasure chamber of the rulers offer visitors much to see and admire.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.madhya-pradesh-tourism.com/index.html|title=MADHYA  PRADESH  TOURISM}}</ref>
The monument is situated at a height of about five hundred meters on the hill of same name. The Balancing Rock is a huge stone balanced on the tip of another. It is a geological wonder on the way to the fort.
There are many myths floating about the fort of the Gonds. It is said to harbor gold bricks and Gond treasures hidden somewhere in it in accessible via underground folds. A tunnel covering a long distance is said to be located somewhere around the precinct - a possible escape route and transportation artery of the Gonds.
Nearest Railway station is [[Madan Mahal railway station]].
==See also==
* [[Madan Mahal railway station]]
==References==
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==External links==
* [http://hindi.nativeplanet.com/jabalpur/attractions/madan-mahal-fort/ nativeplanet]
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