Qila-e-Ark

Qila-e-Ark is a palace fort in Aurangabad, Maharashtra, India, built by the sixth mughal emperor Aurangzeb Alamgir in 1650. The palace fort was denotified from the state archeological department in 1971.

Qila e Ark
TypePalace Fort
LocationAurangabad, Maharashtra
Built1650
Built forAurangzeb
Architectural style(s)Mughal
Governing bodyDenotified in 1971
Owner

The palace was used as a government college during the Nizam's period, later the college was shifted. And since the denotification, the palace is in ruins.[1] The palace has many notable buildings namely Zenana mahal or Zebunnisa Mahal, Mardana mahal, Durbar, Aurangzeb's Mosque.[2]

since years several organizations and experts have been suggesting that the palace can be restored and be opened to the public which will revive the palace and the tourism industry.[1] Many organizations in Aurangabad are organizing heritage walks in the qila e ark to spread awareness about the monument.[3]

List of gates

Palace complex
  • The Qila e Ark fort
  • Zenana Mahal
    Zenana Mahal

References
  1. "Restore Aurangzeb-Built Qila-e-Ark Fort, Potential To Become Tourist Hub: Experts". www.outlookindia.com/. Retrieved 5 March 2021.
  2. Sohoni, Pushkar (December 2016). "A Tale of Two Imperial Residences: Aurangzeb's Architectural Patronage". Journal of Islamic Architecture. 4 (2): 63-69. doi:10.18860/jia.v4i2.3514. S2CID 157970183. Retrieved 1 October 2021.
  3. "Heritage walk at Qila-i-Ark on Sunday - Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 5 March 2021.

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