Chunar Fort

GPTKB entity

Properties (49)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf fortification
gptkbp:accessibility Open to public
gptkbp:architecturalStyle gptkb:Mughal_architecture
gptkbp:area Approx. 2.5 acres
gptkbp:associatedWith gptkb:Shah_Jahan
gptkb:Raja_Man_Singh
Aurangzeb
gptkbp:conservationEfforts Ongoing
gptkbp:constructedIn gptkb:Mughal_Empire
16th century
gptkbp:culturalEvents Educational programs
Guided tours
Art exhibitions
Historical reenactments
Local festivals
Cultural workshops
Archaeological studies
Heritage walks
Photography tours
Local cuisine festivals
gptkbp:culturalSignificance Local folklore
gptkbp:currentCondition Ruins
gptkbp:elevation Approx. 100 meters
gptkbp:famousFor Historical battles
gptkbp:features Watchtowers
Gates
Stone walls
gptkbp:historicalEvent Battle of Chunar
Siege of Chunar
gptkbp:historicalFigures gptkb:General_Zain-ul-Abidin
gptkb:Maharaja_Chhatrasal
Nawab of Awadh
British_officers
gptkbp:historicalSignificance Strategic military location
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Chunar Fort
gptkbp:influencedBy Local architecture
gptkbp:location gptkb:Chunar,_India
gptkbp:nearestCity Varanasi
gptkbp:notableFeature Temples
Palaces
Ancient inscriptions
Water cisterns
gptkbp:overlooks gptkb:Ganges_River
gptkbp:partOf gptkb:Chunar_Fort_complex
gptkbp:renovated gptkb:British_Empire
gptkbp:surroundingArea Chunar_town
gptkbp:touristAttraction Yes
gptkbp:type Military fortification
gptkbp:visitedBy Tourists