Ajaygarh Fort

The fort of Ajaygarh is 80 km from Khajuraho. This fort was very important during the half period of Chandela rule. This fort is situated on the top of Vindhya hills. The fort has two entrances. There is a gate in the north of the fort and Tharauni gate in the southeast. It takes 45 minutes of steep rock climbing to reach the doors. There is a lake named Ajay Palka Talav in the middle of the fort. The remains of Jain temples are scattered at the end of the lake. Some ancient temples established on the banks of the lake can also be seen.The main feature of the fort are three such temples which are decorated with arithmetic method. The Archaeological Department of India has taken up the responsibility of taking care of this fort some time back. The fort of Ajaygarh, situated on the flat mountain of Vindhyachal mountain range, remains a mystical and focal point of attraction for the people even today.