Fortification Wall, Islamnagar, Madhya Pradesh India

This fortification wall was built by the Gond Rulers in about 15th century A.D., when this place was known as Jagdishpur. This fortification wall served the purpose of the protection of the fort as well as of the city.

This fortification wall is 1.2 meters thick and covers an area of 3.25 hectares. Hexagonal and octagonal bastions of 5 meters diameter are built at certain intervals. These bastions are three storeyed. Guards always used to be posted there for security purposes. The rooms were also used for the storage of arms and ammunitions. There are three entrance gates to this place, where soldier chaukis are built.