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FORTS IN SOUTH INDIA TOURISM

There are many forts in India, several of which were actually castles or fortresses. But when British Government in India were cataloging them in the 17-18 Century, they used the word fort as it was common in Britain. Since then, all fortifications were termed forts. Here are some of the forts that you can visit in South India.

Anjengo Fort and Lighthouse

Anjengo Fort also known as Anchuthengu Fort and the lighthouse are certainly worth a visit. Anjengo is now known as Anchuthengu, which means five coconut palms. The fort was established by the British East India Company in 1695 after the Queen of Attingal gave permission. The fort served an important…
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Badami Fort

The fort is located on top of a hill. It has two Shivalaya complexes, built by Pulakesi II and dates back to 5th century. There is a cannon dating back to 16th century. The fort is located in the Bagalkot district of North Karnataka and is clearly known for is…
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Bellary Fort

Located on top of Bellary Gudda in Bellary, the Bellary Fort was built in two parts. The Upper Fort was built by Hanumappa Nayaka during the time of Vijayanagara Empire and the Lower fort was built by Hyder Ali. A French engineer designed the Lower fort and also refurbished the…
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Devanahalli Fort

Famous as the birth place of Tiger of Mysore Tipu Sultan, the Devanahalli fort is located 35 km north of Bengaluru. The fort has great historical and archeological importance. The citadel was built in 1501 by Mallebyre Gowda, a chieftain under the king Immadi Narasimha of Saluva dynasty. It remained under the control…
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Fort Kochi

Fort Kochi is a historic town in the Kochi area of Kerala. It has retained many specimens of the bygone era which is a must-visit for you if you are a history buff. Fort Immanuel built in 1503 as a symbol of the strategic alliance which existed between the Maharaja…
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Srirangapatna fort

Also known as Tipu’s palace, it is one of the most popular monuments in India. This fort has ‘Lal Mahal’ which was the then residence of the famous king of Mysore, Tipu Sultan. The Fort is also known as the second most formidable fort of India, the history of the…
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Vijaynagara Fort

Located about 2 km towards the north east of Brahadeeswarar temple, the fort was built by the Nayak King Vijay Raghav but its construction was completed by the Maratha rulers. Within the fort, you find Thanjavur Palace, Sangeetha Mahal, Serfoji’s Saraswati Mahal library, Art Gallery and Siva Ganga Garden.
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Mirjan Fort

Located in Uttara Kannada district of Karnataka, Mirjan fort was known for its strategic importance. Spread over ten acres, the fortress has been the site of several battles and was ruled by several dynasties. Built of laterite stones, there is no certain opinion as to who built the fort. According to one version,…
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Golconda fort

Located in the capital city of Hyderabad, the fort was first built of mud by Kakatiya rulers during the 13th century. However, it gained glory under the Qutub Shahi dynasty. The world renowned Kohinoor diamond was found here. An added attraction here are the enchanting sound & light show in…
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Warangal fort

The Warangal fort is believed to have been constructed in the 13th century. Historians and archaeologists believe that an earlier brick-walled structure was replaced with stone by Ganapatideva and that his successors – Rudramadevi and Prataparudra – added to its height and added gateways, square bastions and additional circular earthern…
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