According to the Asirgarh fort history, this fort was built by a Hindu Ahir king named Asa in the 15th century. A ruler of the Faruqui dynasty Nashir khan of Khandesh pleaded with Asa Ahir to give protection to his family members in the fort. Later Nashir Khan attacked the fort by permitting the entrance of some trained soldiers disguised as his family, with his family members. He killed Asa Ahir and his family members and took the fort under his rule. 

According to Asirgarh Fort haunted story, people believed that the mighty warrior Ashwatthama of the epic Mahabharata roams in this fort and worships at the Shiva temple early in the morning. According to a legend, Lord Krishna cursed Ashwatthama to remain immortal and wander alone till the end of Kaliyuga. People claim that they have seen Ashwatthama in the night wandering around the Asirgarh Fort and they had found sandals and flowers at the Shiva temple early in the morning every day.

The Asirgarh Fort architecture was an amalgamation of Islamic, Persian, Turkish, and Indian Styles. It was highly influenced by the Mughal style of design. Stone, lead, and limestones are used in the construction of the fort. There are two major ponds inside the premise that worked as a major source of water, back in those days. The fort houses a mosque, a gurudwara, and a temple in its confines. There are some ruins of British structures and graves inside the fort.

The Asirgarh Fort architecture was an amalgamation of Islamic, Persian, Turkish, and Indian Styles. It was highly influenced by the Mughal style of design. Stone, lead, and limestones are used in the construction of the fort. There are two major ponds inside the premise that worked as a major source of water, back in those days. The fort houses a mosque, a gurudwara, and a temple in its confines. There are some ruins of British structures and graves inside the fort.

• If you are visiting the Asirgarh fort then bring water bottles, food, and fruits with you as there is no market or shop near this fort. 
• Bring umbrellas, sunscreen lotions, and glasses to protect yourself from the sunlight during the daytime. 
• Wear comfortable clothes and shoes while visiting this fort as you have to walk long in the hilly area. 
• Leave the fort before the sunset as people believe this is a haunted fort.

Asirgarh Fort is situated near Burhanpur in Madhya Pradesh. Madhya Pradesh has a hot, arid, and humid climate during summers. Extreme exposure to the sun can cause sunburn, rashes, and itching on the skin.
October to March is considered the best month to visit the Asirgarh Fort as the weather remains chilly and pleasant during this time. If you want to explore the lush green areas around the fort then do visit during the monsoon season. 

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• Asirgarh Fort was named previously Asa Ahir Garh in the honor of the Ahir king Asa who built it in the 15th century. 
• The fort was constructed in three parts named Asirgarh, Karmargarh, and Malaygarh. 
• According to locals the immortal Ashwatthama mighty warrior of the epic Mahabharata worshipped Lord Shiva here early in the morning every day.