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{{Short description|Historical fort in Madhya Pradesh, India}}
{{Use Indian English|date=September 2021}}
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<noinclude>{{Infobox military installation
| name = Deogarh Fort
| ensign =
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| native_name = Deogarh Mahal
| partof = [[Deogarh, Madhya Pradesh|Deogarh]]
| location = [[Chhindwara]], [[Madhya Pradesh]], [[India]]
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| country = India
| image = Main Entrance of Deogarh Fort.jpg
| alt =
| caption = Deogarh Fort, Chhindwara
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| type = [[Fort]]
| coordinates = {{coord|21|52|58|N|78|43|58|E|type:landmark_region:IN|display=inline,title}}
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| map_type = India Madhya Pradesh
| map_size = 250
| built = 15th century
| used = 
| builder = King Jatba ([[Gondwana Kingdom|Gond Dynasty]])
| materials = Stone and brick
| condition = Dilapidated; Vacant
|open_to_public = Yes
|controlledby = [[Government of Madhya Pradesh]]
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The '''Deogarh Fort''' or '''Devgarh Fort''' is one of the very old fort situated in [[Madhya Pradesh]], [[India]]. It was the capital of a [[Gondwana Kingdom|Gond Dynasty]] and is located in the present day town of [[Devgarh, Madhya Pradesh|Devgarh]], at a distance of 42 km from the district headquarter [[Chhindwara]]. It sprawls over a hill 650 m (2132.55 ft) in height and spread over a large area. There are many wells, tanks and building which shows that the Gond capital was extended over a large area.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://sahasa.in/2021/02/10/devgarh-fort-deogarh-chhindwara-district-madhya-pradesh/|title=Devgarh Fort, Deogarh, Chhindwara District, Madhya Pradesh|date=10 February 2021|publisher=sahasa.in}}</ref>

==Geography==
[[File:Arrangement of bricks in Deogarh Fort, Chhindwara.jpg|thumb|Arrangement of bricks in Deogarh Fort]]
Deogarh Fort is located in the southern part of [[Madhya Pradesh]], 42 km (26.1 mi) from the district headquarters of [[Chhindwara]].The fort has over 100 rooms and exotic murals on pillars, balconies and the walls.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.chhindwara.net/deogarh-fort/|title=Deogarh Fort|date=8 September 2012|publisher=chhindwara.net}}</ref>

The Fort stands on a hill 625m (2050.52 ft) high, in the Deogarh village of development block Mohkhed. The fort is in between of a dense forest as well as deep moat.<ref name="vichar">{{Cite web|url=https://www.vicharyatri.com/2020/04/untold-story-of-devgarh-fort-chhindwara.html|title=Deogarh Fort, Chhindwara (MP) - The untold story of a fort|date= April 2020|publisher=Vicharyatri.com}}</ref>
<ref name="india.com">{{Cite web|url=https://www.india.com/travel/articles/deogarh-a-picturesque-village-in-madhya-pradesh-3712242/|title=Deogarh: A Picturesque Village in Madhya Pradesh|date=9 July 2019|publisher=India.com}}</ref>

==Iron becomes Gold==
There is a place inside the fort called '''Moti Tanka''' which remains full of water throughout the year. There is a legend among the people that there is some stone called ''Stone of Paras'' inside the ''Tanka'', so when people throw iron into ''Tanka'' it becomes gold. But it is not possible to get gold because no one knows the exact depth of ''Tanka''.

==History==
Deogarh village is primarily known for its rich historical significance. The Deogarh fort is said to be built by cutting large rocky mountains. According to many historians, this fort was considered to be the most safest built and there was even a under-ground passage which connect Devgarh to Nagpur , it was built to provide a safe passage to the King and Queen in any situation of attack.<ref name="vichar"/>

==Reference==
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[[Category:Forts in Madhya Pradesh]]
[[Category:Chhindwara district]]

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