Fast Facts :

Situated : Eight kms away from the centre of Cuttack

Established In : (11th century) and again in (14th century)

Implication : Richly carved entrance

Barabati Fort, is located in Cuttack, and is one of the adored tourist destinations of Orissa. Located on the river bank of Mahanadi , the Barabati fort is placed on the (western side) of Cuttack. It is situated at a short distance of approximately (8 km) from the centre of the city. This fort once domiciled a well-known 9-storeyed citadel. The local administrators have currently taken above the duty of upholding this imperial structure. The Barabati fort, swayed over a part of (102 acres).

The fosse of the citadel, more commonly called as (Gadakhai), is a twenty yards broad trench. The Barabati fort was originally built approximately around the 11th century and also was later reinstated during the 14th century. Archaeology diggings that carried out at (Barabati fort) proposed that the parapet, which confines this wonderful memorial once, were completed from sandstone and laterite. The entrance of (Barabari fort) is absolutely delightful and stands inflated with gorgeous intricated carvings.

The fosse of (Barabati fort), down with its ornately imprinted entrance and the stone stack, speaks about the magnificent past of the (Ganga period). The fortress has experienced much alteration since it is structured. The interior of this magnificent fort has been transformed into a huge stadium that has the ability to put up more than thirty thousand persons at the same time. Ever since its commencement, the fort has been continuously assisting as the site for cultural events and sports tournaments.