Ita Fort, Itanagar
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The remains of a medieval brick fort that gives the State capital, Itanagar, its name.
FortItanagar, Papum Pare districtBest time to visit: October to April
Highlights
- Walls of large burnt bricks laid in an irregular plan on the hill
- Gateways on different sides of the fort
- Jawaharlal Nehru State Museum and the Buddhist Gompa in Itanagar nearby
Significance
'Ita' means brick, and the fort is one of the most important historical monuments of the State. It is believed to date from about the 14th–15th century.