Kalinjar occupies a very important place of pride in the history of India. Many decisive battles were fought for the possession of this strategically located fort in ancient, medieval and modern times, but military aspect alone does not exhaust the importance of Kalinjar. The place is also a symbol of cultural and religious glory. This panorama of Kalinjar is marked by the famous temple of ageless Neelkantha, the tallest ‘Kala Bhairava’ image and number of high class sculptures in and around, and artistic friezes strewn throughout the length and breadth of the site and ranging from the Gupta period of the time of Chadellas. Kalinjar can further boast of a vast wealth of epigraphic material as also possibly of even pre-gupta structures and cultural assemblage embedded under the collapsed debris of the western escarpment of the mountain where the famous Neelkantha temple stands.

Kalinjar Fort is a historic military fort located in the Bundelkhand region of Madhya Pradesh, India. It has played a significant role in the history of ancient, medieval, and modern India due to its strategic importance. In addition to its military significance, the fort has also contributed to the cultural and religious history of the region, with structures such as the Neelakanta Temples and the Kaala Bhairava images. The fort has a rich history, with remains dating back to the Gupta and Chandella dynasties. It is also home to a wealth of epigraphic material, making it a valuable resource for understanding the past.