Chand Minar, Devgiri Fort

At Devgiri Fort 15 kms from Aurangabad, the most distinctive structure is red coloured Minar which is contrast to the rustic surroundings in the fort. 

This tower standing in front of the pyramidal hill within the fort can be seen be from very far. Seeing this tower from the road  while going to Ellora is an experience by itself.

Built in the Persian style in 1435 by Ala-ud-din Bahmani to celebrate his victory over Surat the fort is an outstanding example of Islamic art. This tower 110 meters height is plain and simple from outside and inside.

It is constructed of stone & was decorated with colored tiles which were stuck on the walls. Some of which are still visible even though the tower is colored in red now. It has 4 floors and every floor, a circular balcony is present that is beautifully carved from the bottom. 

For every floor there are 80 steps and 6 small ventilators. The small windows provided are for fresh air an light. On one side of the Minar there is a mosque  and on the other side there is a Naqar Khana. At the base there is a 24 arched chamber without any decorative motifs.