Keoti Fort — Local services in Madhya Pradesh

KEOTI FORT, SIRMOUR TEHSIL, REWA DISTRICT, MADHYA PRADESH

The fort at Keoti was likely built in the 15th Century, though some believe it to have been built in the 13th Century. The common belief is that it was constructed by Nagmal Dev Singh, son of the 17th ruler of Rewa, Shalivahan Singh, who ruled from Bandhavgarh. Keoti fort is located towards the east of water falls on the Mahana river. While the fort has been looked after by the State Department of Archaeology, MP, this ancient fortification has been earmarked by the State Government to be converted into a heritage hotel. The fort stands intact, but some sections have fallen on rough times due to neglect. The main entrance gateway is an imposing bangladar-style roofed doorway that opens into the main courtyard squared by abandoned cell-like rooms. Further down, the walls of the fort stand on a cliff overlooking the stunning Keoti Falls. The dropped rock face from here has a couple of caves cut into the face. The path is stony along the perimetric walls, and quite deserted. Keoti Fort has been etched in history for a particularly bloody battle fought during the Sepoy Mutiny.

Thakur Ranmat Singh, hailing from Mankhari village, of Satna district, MP, held the rank of a Sardar in the service of the Maharaja of Rewa. He and his associates were unhappy with Willoughby Osborne’s (Resident Political Agent of Rewa) policy and interference in state matters. He was impressed & influenced by the boldness of other rebel leaders and led a crowd of 2000 to besiege the bungalow of Osborne. Osborne managed to escape and the rebels followed their way into the Chitrakoot jungle, where they organized and formulated their further plans. Thence, Ranmat Singh fought several battles in different locations including Nagod, Bhilsain, Chitrakoot, Nowgong and Keoti, and proved to be a cause of terror for the British. In order to formulate his capture, Osborne resorted to exerting pressure on the Maharaja of Rewa. The latter, although friendly with the British, was sympathetic to the Thakur. He was eventually arrested and sent to Banda where he was found guilty of murdering Europeans and was hanged to death on 1st...

Crime Spot ⚠️⛔️…… Please do not go with family and 2 people ..This is very unsafe Fort/Place i specially request to MP Government please keep security gaurds for there ... A family had come, in which there were 6 people, they went to the fort for visit ..where the whole group of miscreants were sitting inside all the miscreants, showing sharp weapons and threatening to kill & snatched money, chain and mobile from all the women .Those family members complained to the Madhya Pradesh Police but But Madhya Pradesh police could not do...

Situated next to the Keoti Falls, this fort is a victim of everyone's neglect. This fort built in the fifteenth century is right next to Keoti Falls and the special thing is that the view of Keoti Falls looks better from here. Despite this, even today, very few common people come here. During the rainy season, this fort and the nearby falls offer a panoramic view amidst the thick clouds. Whenever you come here, definitely come near and...