It is 63 metres high and is divided into 4 storeys and 24 chambers.
The Chand Minar is considered to be among the finest specimens of Indo-Islamic architecture in Southern India. When Muhammad Tughlak ascended the Delhi throne, he was so taken by the fortress that he decided to move his court and capital there, renaming it Daulatabad, "the City of Fortune". This fort was built by the Yadava dynasty in 1187 and was known as Deogiri. You need to hike some 750 odd steps up to the top, but the view down below is a wonderful thing to behold. Also known as Devgiri fort, perhaps the most enchanting qualities is its location, from the zenith of which you can capture a mesmerising view of the entire city. Often hailed as one of the 'seven wonders of Maharashtra', this architectural marvel is believed to have been built in the 12th century. Located 15 km away from the main city of Aurangabad, Daulatabad Fort is an ancient fortification that rises formidably from the midst of verdant greenery.
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