Help Preserve Almora Fort Almora
Your donation helps preserve Almora Fort Almora through documentation, conservation work, and community engagement. Every contribution counts.
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High-resolution photography and 3D scanning create a permanent digital record. If restoration is ever needed, we have the exact specifications.
Professional conservation work including structural repairs, surface cleaning, and preventive measures to stop further deterioration.
Educational workshops, local awareness campaigns, and sustainable tourism initiatives that benefit surrounding communities.
Cultural Heritage
The establishment of Almora as the capital of the Chand dynasty in 1568 CE by Raja Bal Kalyan Chand marked a pivotal moment in Kumaoni history, with the fort, then an indigenous fortification, becoming the epicentre of their power. Shifting the seat of governance from Champawat, the Chand rulers consolidated their authority from this strategic ridge, transforming it into a formidable administrative and military stronghold for over two centuries. This fort was not merely a defensive structure but the very heart of the Chand kingdom, from where policies were enacted, revenues collected, and the vast Kumaoni territories governed, profoundly shaping the region's political landscape. A dramatic turning point arrived with the Gorkha invasion in 1790 CE, when Almora Fort, then known as Lal Mandi Fort, became a primary target. Its capture by Gorkha forces after a fierce struggle ended Chand rule and ushered in a quarter-century of Gorkha occupation, fundamentally altering Kumaon's socio-political fabric. Subsequently, during the Anglo-Nepalese War, the fort witnessed decisive military action. British forces under Colonel Jasper Nicolls besieged and captured it in April 1815, a victory that proved instrumental in securing British control over Kumaon and culminating in the Treaty of Sugauli, which redefined regional power dynamics.
Architectural Heritage
Built in the Nagara architecture style, Kalinga architecture style, Indo-Islamic architecture style, Vernacular Himalayan architecture style style, showcasing traditional construction methods and artistic craftsmanship.
Educational Resource
An important learning resource for students, researchers, and anyone interested in understanding our architectural heritage.
Local Benefits
Preservation efforts create opportunities for local communities through tourism, traditional skills, and cultural activities.
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- 1Direct impact on Almora Fort Almora preservation and conservation
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- 3100% transparency with detailed fund utilization reports
- 4Supports documentation, restoration, and community engagement
- 5Helps prevent deterioration of irreplaceable cultural heritage
- 6Enables future generations to experience this architectural marvel