Archaeological Sites in India: Buxa Fort

Feb 18, 2013, 16:19 IST

Buxa Fortis located at an altitude of 867 metres in the Buxa Tiger Reserve, Jalpaiguri district, West Bengal.

Name: Buxa Fort
Type: Hill Fort / Prison
Built by: British Empire
Construction materials: Bamboo (original), Stone
Height: 867 metres (2,844 ft)
In use: Abandoned in 1951
Current condition: Ruins
Open to the public: Yes
Controlled by: British Raj
Battles/wars: Bhutan War
District: Jalpaiguri
State: West Bengal

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