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Many old forts are located in Akola

* Narnala Fort
* Akot Fort
* Akola Fort
* Balapur Fort

Narnala fort:-
Narnala Fort is a historically famous Indian fort deep within the densely forested hills of the Melghat tiger reserve in the Satpura region. Narnala is a one hour walk from Shahanur, 24km from Akot (Akola). There is a road from Akot via Popatkhed for vehicles.The district of Akola comprise of talukas namely Akot, Telhara, Akola, Balapur, Patur, Barshitakli and Murtajapur.Akola District has an area of around 54.31 square kilometres and population of 1,629,305 (2001 census). Marathi is the most popularly spoken language, though English and Hindi are also widely used. Akola District is bounded on the north and to the east by Amravati District, to the south by Washim District, and to the west by Buldhana District.

construction of Narnala fort. The historian finished have said that-Ninth Badshaha Shahbudeen Ahmadhaha Wali. (1422 CE to 1436 CE) constructed of Gawilgarh fort and made renewal in Narnala fort when he stayed at Achalpur. It means that the Narnala fort have constructed before Bahmani rule. Still it is not conform exactly when it is constructed as the concrete information not available anywhere.Some historians have said that the Gond rules ruling over Melghat region constructed this fort (original owner). But this is also not supported by all the historian. After the Ahmadshaha second (1436 to 1458) become the ruler. He had got maried with the daughter Nashirkhan ( subhedar of Khandesh). Due to misunderstanding between Allaudin and his wife. Nashirkhan made affable of Berar Region in 1453 CE. He defeated first to the Gond. Gond living in Chorda and started his rule over Chorda fort. Then by motivating some sardar of berar region he strengthened his provision of attack over Narnala fort. Nashirkhan achieved many expectations. He had motivated the Elakhandipari of Berarnd leader of army. By this provision Nashirkhan easily took change over Narnala fort in 1453 CE.