Daulatabad

Daulatabad, once known as Devagiri, is a magnificent 12th century fortress standing atop a hill, 13-km from Aurangabad . It is one of the few impregnable forts in Maharashtra with fine architecture. It was given the name Daulatabad 'The city of fortune', by Mohammed bin Tughluq, the sultan of Delhi.

Daulatabad fort is famous for it's series of trick defenses, secret escape routes, etc. Important monuments within the fort include the Jami Masjid - now the Bharatmata Mandir, the Chand Minar, Elephant Tank and 'Chini Mahal' or Chinese Palace.