Dalmadal Cannon & Old Fort
About
The Dalmadal Cannon is a massive wrought-iron cannon built in 1742, measuring 3.8 meters in length and weighing over 112 tons. It was commissioned by Malla king Gopal Singh to defend Bishnupur against Maratha raids. According to local legend, Krishna himself fired the cannon to save the town during an attack. Today, it stands inside the ruined Old Fort complex, which also includes water tanks, gateways, and a small museum. The surrounding Bishnupur Old Fort area is a protected archaeological zone and is often included in a Bishnupur travel guide.
Highlights
What makes this place special
Dalmadal Cannon
A 3.8-meter, 112-ton wrought-iron cannon commissioned in 1742, is linked with local legend to Krishna’s miraculous defense of Bishnupur from the Marathas.
Mallabhum Fort Walls
The surviving earthen ramparts of the Malla kingdom’s capital fort are a rare example of medieval Bengali fortification. They are often included in a Bishnupur travel guide for history enthusiasts.
Things to Know
- •Free access
- •ASI maintains site
- •Photography allowed
- •Small adjacent museum
- •Good for evening walk
