Forts of Northeast

Hunting the lost pages of the past

Bhismaknagar Fort, Arunachal Pradesh Located near Roing in Lower Dibang Valley, the remains are generally ascribed to the rule of the Chutiyas who ruled over the region from the 8th to 16th century CE.

Dirang Dzong, Arunachal Pradesh Dirang Dzong, or the Dirang Fort, is a citadel which was built to protect Bomdila from neighbouring regions in the 17th century. It served as a prison during world wars. This fort now serve a residential area for the Monpa community

Ita Fort, Arunachal Pradesh It is a historical site in Arunachal Pradesh which has derived its name from the Assamese word 'ita' meaning bricks. Hence this fort is called the 'Fort of Bricks'. It is assumed the Ita Fort gave been built during the reeign of the Chutiya Kings

Kangla Fort, Manipur It is an old forified palace situated along the bank of the Imphal River, now remaining only on the western side of the ruined conditions. It was the traditional seat of the past Meetei rulers of Manipur

Semoma Fort, Nagaland The Semoma or the Khonoma Fort is descried as the strongest fort in the northeast by a major general of British Army. The fort was built in Khonoma to resist British attacks. The fort was demolished and reconstructed repeatedly.

Mangar Fort, Sikkim The ruins of the Mangar fort in Sikkim reflects the rich history of the Mangar people who according to legends are believed to have come from the north of Himalayas from a place called Shin during the fifth century.

Badarpur Fort, Assam Situated in Assam's Karimganj district, the Badarpur fort was built during the Mughal and was part of the present day Sylhet district
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