Ramnagar Fort
The Ramnagar Fort is a fortification in Ramnagar, Varanasi, India. It is located near the Ganges on its eastern bank, opposite to the Tulsi Ghat. The sandstone structure was built in the Mughal style in 1750 by Kashi Naresh Maharaja Balwant Singh. The current king and the resident of the fort is Anant Narayan Singh, who is also known as the Maharaja of Benares even though this royal title has been abolished since 1971.
| Ramnagar Fort | |
|---|---|
| Part of Ramnagar, Varanasi | |
| Uttar Pradesh, India | |
Ramnagar Fort | |
| Coordinates | 25.28°N 83.03°E |
| Type | Fort |
| Site history | |
| Built | 1750 |
| Built by | Kashi Naresh Raja Balwant Singh |
| Materials | chunar sandstone |
| Garrison information | |
| Occupants | Kashi Naresh |
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