Parola Fort (Parola)

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Parola fort was built in 1727 and the size of the fort is 160 to 130-sq-meters. It is believed that the fort belonged to the father of the Great Rani of Jhansi- Lakshmi Bai. Hence, Parola is believed to be the native of Rani Laxmibai.

The Fort is surrounded by Ditches on all the sides and a extended pond on the eastern side. The fort has a height of 525 ft and width of 435 ft. It has seven entrance entrance doors ('darwaja' in Hindi) of which the Main Door called as "Delhi Darwaja" is in the eastern Side. Other doors are named - Dharangaon Darwaja, Vanzari Darwaja, Amalner Darwaja, Peer Darwaja , etc.
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Coordinates:   20°52'38"N   75°6'57"E
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