Raichur Fort
| Raichur Fort ರಾಯಚೂರು ಕೋಟೆ Giridurga | |
|---|---|
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Historical Raichur Fort | |
  Raichur Fort Location in Karnataka, India | |
| Coordinates: 16°12′N 77°22′E / 16.2°N 77.37°ECoordinates: 16°12′N 77°22′E / 16.2°N 77.37°E | |
| Country |
 India |
| State | Karnataka |
| Region | Bayaluseeme |
| District | Raichur district |
| Elevation | 407 m (1,335 ft) |
| Population (2001) | |
| • Total | 205,634 |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Kannada |
| Time zone | IST (UTC+5:30) |
| PIN | 584101 |
| Telephone code | 91 8532 |
| Vehicle registration | KA-36 |
| Website |
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Raichur Fort (Kannada: ರಾಯಚೂರು ಕೋಟೆ) is in the heart of the Raichur in North Karnataka.
The Raichur region (Raichur Doab) ruled by several dynasties Mauryas, Shatavahanas, Kakatiyas, Rashtrakutas, Vijayanagar Empire, Bahmanis and Nizams, the Raichur Fort is witness for these dynasties.
The fort is existing since the time of the Chalukyas of Badami and then during the rule of Chalukyas of Kalyani the fort was renovated. In 1294 AD the Kakatiyas of Warangal strengthen the fort. As per the Kakatiya inscription, Vithalanatha a commander of the army of a prince Goregannayya Reddy (who ruled under Rani Rudramma Devi) built the inner tiers of the fort.[1]
During the rule of Vijayanagara Empire, Krishnadevaraya built the north entrance in celebration of one of his conquests.
See also
- Malliabad Fort
- Jaladurga
- Mudgal Fort
- Vijayanagar Empire
- Chalukyas
- Kakatiyas
- Raichur
- Forts of Karnataka
- North Karnataka
References
- ↑ "Raichur: Steeped in history". Retrieved 2013-04-26.