Built in 1200 AD, Raisen Fort is one of the important tourist attractions of Raisen, Madhya Pradesh. The town Raisen has got its known after the inception of this fort on the hill top of the town. Made of sandstone, the Raisen Fort stands as a testimonial to the amazing ancient architecture and quality of the world that still stands tall even after so many centuries.
The huge stone walls of the fort opens to nine gateways and are surmounted by thirteen bastions. Surprising though, but Raisen fort had a well maintained water management and conservation system with more than 40 wells. In the surrounding area too, there are many ancient caves and wall paintings that speak about the ancient history and culture of the country.