Narnala fort

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Narnala Fort is a historically famous Indian fort deep within the densely forested hills of the Melghat tiger reserve in the Satpuda region. Narnala is a one hour walk from Shahanur, 24km from Akot (Akola). There is a road from Akot via Popatkhed for vehicles.

The fort was built scientifically considering natural interference like rain winded. Narnala alias shahanur fort consist of three small forts named Zafrabad, Narnala and Teliagarh.

There is confusion about the construction of Narnala fort. The historian finished have said that-Ninth Badshaha Shahbudeen Ahmadhaha Wali. (1422 CE to 1436 CE) constructed of Gawilgarh fort and made renewation in Narnala fort when he stayed at Elichpur. It means that the Narnala fort have constructed before Bahmani rule. Still it is not conform exactly when it is constructed as the concrete information not available anywhere.

Some historians have said that the Gond rules ruling over Melghat region constructed this fort (original owner). But this is also not supported by all the historian. After the Ahmadshaha second (1436 to 1458) become the ruler. He had got maried with the daughter Nashirkhan ( subhedar of Khandesh). Due to misunderstanding between Allaudin and his wife. Nashirkhan made affable of Berar Region in 1453 CE. He defeated first to the Gond. Gond living in Chorda and started his rule over Chorda fort. Then by motivating some sardar of berar region he strengthened his provision of attack over Narnala fort. Nashirkhan achived many expectations. He had motivated the Elakhandipari of Berarnd leader of army. By this provision Nashirkhan easily took change over Narnala fort in 1453 CE.