Raichur Fort

Raichur Fort
ರಾಯಚೂರು ಕೋಟೆ
Raichur, India

Raichur Fort
Raichur Fort
Coordinates 16°2′N 77°37′E / 16.033°N 77.617°E / 16.033; 77.617
Type Fort
Site information
Controlled by Government of Karnataka
Open to
the public		 Yes
Condition Ruins
Image of Raichur fort photographed by Madhu BM

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.

Iron Cannon on hill top in Raichur

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 Gona Ganna Reddy (who ruled under Rani Rudrama 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.

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References

  1. ↑ "Raichur: Steeped in history". Retrieved 2013-04-26.
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