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The Dark Knight Rises

There was once a period of time when Bruce Wayne (notably not Batman) was held captive by Bane in an underworld prison. In India, in the city of Jodhpur, there sits a prison pit on the far outskirts of the Mehrangarh Fort. Utilized during the 15th century, this is the largest fort in India. Though we might recognize it at Batman's prison, it is most well-known not for its impressive prison hole, but for its intricate architecture.

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Post originally appeared on Upbeat News.