Kutlehar Fort also known as Forts of Solasingi is a

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renovated the fort in the year 1809. The fort is situated on Solasingi Dhar Range at 1162m altitude above sea level. The ceilings of the fort are made of huge stone slabs.

Nearby attractions

* Kutlehar Forests * Bhakhra Dam * Raipur Palace * Bilaspur * Piplu

References

Forts in Himachal Pradesh Buildings and structures in Una district Rajput architecture {{india-struct-stub