Ater Fort is located 35 Kms west of Bhind city. It was built by King Badan Singh, Maha Singh and Bakhat Singh in the years 1664-1668 and after them the area is known as "BADHWAR". It is located deep inside the ravines of the river Chamba and is in a dilapidated condition. Transportation to and from this fort is available from 6 Am to 4 Pm. One can go by bus or jeeps, which are easily available from the bus stand at Ater Road. The main attractions of the fort are 'Khooni Darwaza', 'Badan Singh Ka Mahal', 'Hathiapor', 'Raja Ka Bangla', 'Rani Ka Bangla' and 'Barah Khamba Mahal'. Another fort situated in Bhind city and it was also built by Bhadoriya Kings to keep control over rebellions in the era 1654-1684. During Scindia reign Darbar hall was constructed in which at present a museum is maintained by the District Archeological Association Bhind (M.P).

Bhind District is a district of Madhya Pradesh state in central India of Chambal division. The town of Bhind is the district headquarters. The District is situated in Chambal region in the northwest of the state. The geographical coordinates of the district are Latitude 26°36' N and Longitude 78°46' E. It is bounded by Agra, Etawah, Jalaun and Jhansi districts of Uttar Pradesh state to the north and the east, and the Madhya Pradesh districts of Datia to the south, Gwalior to the southwest, and Morena to the west. The geography of the district is characterized by uneven ravines, plain fertile fields and scanty forests. The total area of the district is 4,459 km².

The soil of Bhind is very fertile and is well drained by the Chambal, Kali Sind, Kunwari or Kwari, Pahuj and Baisali rivers and by an extensive canal system. Formerly there were four tehsils, Bhind, Mehgaon, Gohad and Lahar, but at present there are seven tehsils: Bhind, Ater, Mehgaon, Gohad, Lahar, Mihona, and Raun. The district is part of the Chambal Division.

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