Narwar Fort, Shivpuri, Madhya Pradesh India

Narwar Fort is situated atop a hill about 500 feet above ground level spread over an area of 8 km², which stands on a steep scarp of the Vindhya Range It is now in a dilapidated condition, but the remains suggest that, in the flourishing days, it might have been only second to the Gwalior Fort in magnificence. The interior of the fort is divided by cross walls into four 'ahata' and 'dholaahata'. The architecture of the fort and palaces is basically Rajput in style with flat ceiling, fluted columns and multifold arches. The inner walls of the palaces have been decorated with bright paint and glass beads. Near the fort are the Jai Stambha, Sati monument, Ladu bungalow, Chhip Mahal, Makardwaj Tal, Kacheri mahal, Sikandar Lodi's Mosque, and Jail Kambha. Traditionally said to have been the capital of Raja Nala of the Sanskrit epic Mahabharata, the town was called Nalapura until the 12th century. From the twelfth century onwards, Narwar was held successively by Kachwaha, Parihar, and Tomar Rajputs (warrior caste) until its capture by the Mughals in the 16th century. It fell to the Maratha chief Scindia in the early 19th century. Outside the walled town are memorial pillars of the Tomar chiefs.

Narwar Fort is forty one kilometres from Shivpuri. It is a remarkable fortress atop a hill constructed by the Kuchhwaha Rajputs. The famous king Raja Man Singh and his beautiful wife Mragnayani made a historic event. Mragnayani was also known as Gujri Rani. Another major attraction in this district is the Tatya Tope Memorial. Tatya Tope was the great freedom fighter of Indian National Movement who was active in this region in his lifetime. The British arrested him and the court case was heard here on the 14th of April 1854 and he was sentenced to death at this place. His grand statue attracts the tourist for the important role he played and recalls his contribution towards a modern India. Survaya Ki Garhi is twenty kilometers from Shivpuri on Shivpuri-Jhansi Road. There is an old temple of Lord Shiva and a beautiful water source. The Garhi has a big auditorium of stone. It is a famous historical place of old times which has its charm due to its old structure.