Chaithurgarh Fort, Korba, Chhattisgarh India

Chaithurgarh or Lafagarh is situated around 70 kms away from Korba town. It is situated at a height of 3060 height on the hill top. It was constructed by Raja Pratwidev First. Archeologists consider it as one of the strongest natural fort. Since it is protected by strong natural walls. The fort has three main entrances which are named as Menaka, Humkara, and Simhadwar. On the hilltop there is a plain area having an area of 5sq.km. where there are five ponds, out of which three are Perennially full of water. The famous Mahishasur Mardini temple is situated here. The idol of Mahishasur Mardini having 12 hands is installed in the sanctum sanctorum. Shankar cave is situated 3 kms away from the temple. The cave which is like a tunnel, is 25 ft. long. You can go inside the cave only by creeping since it is very short in diameter.

The hillocks of chaithurgarh are famous for its natural beauty and the adventures experiences it offers. Many types of wild animals and birds are found here.

Archeologists consider it as one of the strongest natural forts. A Descriptive List of Inscriptions in the Central Province and Berar – dated in Kalchuri Era 933 (1181-82 CE) gives a long genealogical list of the Kalchuri kings. It mentions that there was a king in the family of the Haihaya who has eighteen sons. One of them was Kalinga whose son Kamala ruled over Tummana. Kamala was succeeded by Ratnaraja I and latter by Prithvideva I. Chaiturgarh was constructed by Raja Prithvideva I.