Forts in India

The existence of the earliest forts in India have been substantiated by documentation and excavation. While they are all called forts, most of them are larger and resemble castles. In the medieval times, the architecture of the forts had both Hindu and Muslim influence. Very few forts and castles have survived unchanged since the early Middle Ages or even since the early modern period: most of those built in the 10th-15th centuries were later rebuilt and altered. The forts constructed by the British initially opted for simple designs. The existing castles are continually modified and many of them are privately owned.