Raisen
is 23 kms from Bhopal, and is known for the Raisen fort and the Durgah of
Raisen. Raisen fort is situated on the top of a hill with a few temples,
palaces, a large water reservoir and numerous wells inside Raisen fort. The fort is about 800 years old. It is built on a hill and
occupies the entire hilltop.There is a temple and mosque in the same
complex of Raisen fort. Raisen fort had many domes inside, however, only two of
them are left which are now abode of Bats.
Raisen
is also known for the shrine of Hazrat Peer Fatehullah Shah Baba who was a well
known Muslim Saint. The people in and around Raisen have great faith in the
shrine and it is believed that the shrine can fulfill the desires of
pilgrims. The origin of Raisen fort can be dated back to 1200 A.D. Raisen
fort has been under the rules of various rulers.
History of Raisen Fort:
Raisen
fort was under the control of Hindu rulers including Rajputs till 16th century.
In 1543, the fort was captured by Sher Shah Suri and later by Nawab of Bhopal
in 1760. Raisen fort was then under the control of princely state of Bhopal
till Indian Independence (1747).
Way To Raisen Fort:
Raisen
is well connected by roads to Bhopal, Vidisha, and Itarsi. Tourists can use
Cab, Auto or Bus to travel to Raisen from Bhopal. Bhopal is connected with
Sanchi through two routes, where one of the route passes through Raisen.