Maheshwar Fort also known as Ahilya Fort, in the central Indian town of Maheshwar, located on the bank of river Narmada. Maharani Ahilyabai Holkar ruled here from 1765 to 1796 and built Ahilya Wada, her personal residences, offices, and darbaar audience hall, within the fort. This fort is the best example of ancient Indian fort architecture.