Kalinjar forte, District-Banda: An Archeological and Geoheritage Site

Abstract

The famous fort of Kalinjar (Kalanjar) is an ancient impregnable hill fort located in the Bundelkhand region. The base of this hill, made of Bundelkhand granite from the Archean age, shows a geological disconformity representing the transition between the Proterozoic Vindhyan supergroup’s sedimentary sandstone. In addition to this distinct geological feature, the fort is also a historical heritage that incorporates architectural styles from the Gupta, Pratihara, Panchayatan Nagar, and ultimately Mughal periods. As citizens of a prosperous nation, it is our duty to preserve and promote this archaeological monument and geological heritage for future generations.