Balapur Fort
A Mughal fort at Balapur begun by Aurangzeb's son and finished in 1757.
- Where
- Akola, Maharashtra, India
- Grade
- National monument
- Worth
- 10 points collected on site, plus 5 for its grade
- Coordinates
- 20.6703, 76.7737
Get the Balapur Fort stamp
Open LOQAH when you are at Balapur Fort. It checks where you are once, at that moment, and the stamp is yours: confirmed on site in gold and struck with the date. It goes into your Maharashtra volume with your photos and a note.
Near Balapur Fort
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Gawilghur Fort 98 km
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Questions
Where is Balapur Fort?
Balapur Fort is in Akola, Maharashtra. The nearest other LOQAH stamps are Narnala Fort (69 km), Lonar Crater (82 km), Burhanpur (90 km).
How do I get the Balapur Fort stamp?
Open LOQAH when you are at Balapur Fort and get its stamp. The app checks where you are once, at that moment, and the stamp goes into your Maharashtra volume, confirmed on site, with the date.
I have been to Balapur Fort before. Can I still have the stamp?
Yes. Add it from Earlier trips in your Maharashtra volume, with the date if you know it, or import your Google Timeline and LOQAH matches the places you were.
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