It's an amazing place suffering due to lack of maintenance. There are barely any signs to direct you, animal droppings make this place stink like anything and there is no store nearby, add to it a few locals use it as a spot to drink. So much of history, culture and architecture rendered useless. But if you're a ruin buff like me who wishes to visit this place, I'd suggest reach early at 9 when fort opens as it'd take whole day to explore, bring your own food and water (but don't litter, please) and read about this place in advance because the plaques there would give you nothing.

Narwar Fort is situated atop a hill, at Narwar in Shivpuri district of Madhya Pradesh, about 500 feet above ground level spread over an area of 8 km², which stands on a steep scarp of the Vindhya Range. Kachwaha Rajputs are said to have built (or rebuilt) the fort when they occupied Narwar in the 10th century. Kachwaha Rajput , Pratihara Rajput , and Tomara Rajputs held Narwar successively from 12th century onwards, until its capture by the Mughals in the 16th century. It was conquered by the Maratha chief Scindia in the early 19th century. This fort has been occupied by Kachhwaha Rajputs, Scindias, Sultans of Malwa, Marathas, Mughals and others who made modifications in the style that they favoured. However, the Mughal influence is most visible as they had removed every trace of Hindu culture including the temples that were built inside the fort. This fort has been the centre for Hinduism, Islam and Jainism. The renowned musician of medieval India, Baiju Bawra is said to have adorned the royal court of Raja Man Singh Tomar. Locals say that both Sikandar Lodhi and his father had tried many times to conquer Gwalior and had failed every time. Finally, the decision was taken to lay siege to the Narwar Fort. This siege went on for eleven months during which Lodhi made many attempts to infiltrate but soon realized that both the morale of his army and their supplies were diminishing. The food grains were also in short supply inside the fort and so a proposal was worked out. A dancer was offered half the kingdom if she would climb down the fort and pass on a message to the intelligence officer who was waiting outside the fort to take it to Gwalior. The dancer came down the fort in the dead of night using a rope and passed on the message but met with her death while climbing back up as someone cut the rope from inside the fort. However, the message reached Gwalior and Lodhi who was informed that a mighty army was coming to the aid of Raja Man Singh Tomar immediately decided to lift the siege but outraged at his defeat, desecrated temples in the city of Narwar and massacred many innocent people. The dancer who lost her life protecting the fort and its people is revered by locals even today. The entire fort is divided into four parts namely Majhloka, the middle, Dulha-Ahata, the western portion, Madar-Ahata, the south-eastern section and Gurjar-Ahata, the southern most part. The entrance to Narwar fort is from the east just by the Alamgir Gate previously called as Pisanhari Gate. The original door of the second gate, Saiyidon ka Darwaza is on the verge of collapse but definitely would have impressive when the fort was occupied. There are eight wells and nine stepwells built in the 8th century at an elevation of 399 feet. It is said that about 1600 panihara (ladies who used to collect water) would fill water in their pots simultaneously. The huge water structure is spread over 390 sq ft with ghats that are 30 feet deep. Some of the monuments and palaces within the fort are Phulwa Mahal, Alhaudal’s arena, Chhip Mahal, Hawa Paur, Rani Mahal, Kacheri Mahal, Koriyon ki Haveli, Ladau Bangla, Chakki Mahal, Rani Damayanti Mahal, Rawa Parewa Mahal, Sunheri Mahal, Ram Janaki Temple and others. What is fascinating is that bath tubs are seen in these palaces that are more than 500 years old with a unique hot and cold-water piping system in place! The courtyards, porches and colonnaded arcades with their interplay of light and shadow and stunning natural beauty in the backdrop are indeed spectacular. Though the fort’s splendour and architecture are unparalleled, one feels sad seeing this grand fort in ruins. Written by Lakshmi Subramanian

The narwar fort is the one of the oldest fort of Indian history. One must visit this fort. This fort is near the mohni dam.

The Narwar Fort, 42 km outside of Shivpuri, the fort is a magnificent reminder of the royal boundaries and the near constant wars for territory expansions. The town is of historical significance and was known as Nalapura till the 12th century.Raja Nala, after whom the town was named, finds mention in the Epic Mahabharata in relation to Damayanti and their love saga. The Narwar Fort sits atop a hill at an elevation of 500 ft above sea level. Spread over 8 sq km, the fort is expansive and speaks of an affluent past and a strong Kingdom.

Narwar Fort is situated atop a hill, at Narwarin Madhya Pradesh, about 500 feet above ground level spread over an area of 8 km², which stands on a steep scarp of the Vindhya Range. Kachwaha Rajputs are said to have built (or rebuilt) the fort when they occupied Narwar in the 10th century. Kachwaha, Parihara, and Tomara Rajputs held Narwar successively from 12th century onwards, until its capture by the Mughals in the 16th century. It was conquered by the Maratha chief Scindiain the early 19th century.

Very well planned and big area with lot of story and history such a beautiful historical place near Shivpuri

Very beautiful fort of central India . Historical places have a attraction because it's build strategy. Good place to spent weekend but have your own food, snacks and water.

Historic fort but scindia's have not done any development for shivpuri tourism since they came into power in this region

Probably largest fort by area. Hard to get in by the old people as it's on a high place and no way to get in by car. Not maintained at all. In my opinion it's a must place for every tourists. Govt should encourage tourists to come and watch this nice spot. A small fee required for entry.

This is very lage fort I ever seen. But its require more attention to rebuilt it. It is about 95% damaged. Due to ignorance of Govt as well as social community.

Narwar Fort is situated atop a hill, at Narwar in Shivpuri district of Madhya Pradesh, about 500 feet above ground level spread over an area of 8 km², which stands on a steep scarp of the Vindhya Range. Kachwaha Rajputs are said to have built (or rebuilt) the fort when they occupied Narwar in the 10th century. Kachwaha, Parihara, and Tomara Rajputs held Narwar successively from 12th century onwards, until its capture by the Mughals in the 16th century. It was conquered by the Maratha chief Scindia in the early 19th century.

It's one of huge fort in India, it is bigger than the Gwalior fort. It contains many palaces, temples and stepwells inside. Condition is still good but government need to take more attention about maintenance. The connectivity is not quite good, better to come here with your vehicle, if u want to come with the public transport, take the roadways bus from Gwalior to satanwara and then satanwara to narwar remember one thing buses are limited, so don't stay here till late evening, last bus for Gwalior is on 4:20 and for satanwara is on 6:00...it is better to come here in monsoon, i swear in monsoon this fort will impress you in many ways. there are 2 dams are also located first one is mohini sagar dam and other is harsi dam you can also go there, in rainy season it's look so gorgeous...overall my experience was so good in Narwar fort...just go there and chill❤️

Very big fort. Awesome views from here. Incredible build art. All over 3 star rating for fort and view. You can come for make your weekend. Near of fort one of them historical devi temple. And fi d some food near dhaba. Before going to fort caree water bottle and some food. If you have children with you then some food should be with you. Because fort is too bigg . PERSONALLY SUGGESTIONS:- FORM THIS FORT GOVT. CAN DO EARN A GREAT REVINEU BY MARRIAGE GARDEN AND HOTEL INDESTRY

All kachawa clan must visit once in their encestoral land It remind you how strong they were and this is one of the best forts of India specially defensive walls

Perched on top of an irregular hill 500 feet above the town, Narwar Fort is 70 km south-west of #Gwalior in the Shivpuri district of Madhya Pradesh. I have struggled to find much information regarding this fort, so almost all the information here will come from the Archaeological Survey of India Volume II 1864-65 by Alexander Cunningham. Clearly Narwar Fort is not visited very frequently if I’m having to rely on a document that is 155 years old 🙂 The history of Narwar seems to extend back a very long time, all the way to mythology in fact. Traditionally said to have been the capital of Raja Nala from the Sanskrit epic Mahabharata, the town below the fort was called Nalapura until the 12th century. Archaeological evidence would seem to suggest that Narwar was ruled by the Naga rulers from 0 AD to 225 AD under a succession of nine Naga kings. Curiously, for the next eight centuries the archaeological record falls silent with no coins… ❤🤍💚