Chitradurga

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The town square and granary at Chitradurga Fort.
The town square and granary at Chitradurga Fort.
Known as Kallina Kote or stone fortress, this place is steeped in legend and history. It's believed to be the place where a great ballet was fought with the boulders having been used as arsenal. In any case, it is a great day trip with lots to explore, learn and photograph. #InStone
Chitradurga Fort or as the British called it Chitaldoorg, is a fortification that straddles several hills and a peak overlooking a flat valley in the Chitradurga District, Karnataka, India. The fort's name Chitrakaldurga, which means 'picturesque fort' in Kannada, is the namesake of the town Chitradurga and its administrative district.[1][2][3] The fort was built in stages between the 17th and 18th centuries by the dynastic rulers of the region, including the Rashtrakutas, Chalukyas and Hoysalas as well as the Nayakas of Chitradurga, feudal lords in the Vijayanagar Empire. The Nayakas of Chitradurga, or Palegar Nayakas, were most responsible for the expansion of the fort between the 15th and 18th centuries. They were defeated by Hyder Ali at Chitradurga in 1779. Later the fort was expanded and strengthened by Hyder Ali and his son Tippu Sultan,who succeeded Madakari Nayaka V, the last ruler of the Nayaka clan. The fort is built in a series of seven concentric fortification walls with various passages, a citadel, masjid, warehouses for grains and oil, water reservoirs and ancient temples. There are 18 temples in the upper fort and one huge temple in the lower fort. Among these temples the oldest and most interesting is the Hidimbeshwara temple. The masjid was an addition during Hyder Ali’s rule.[1][2][3] The fort's many interconnecting tanks were used to harvest rainwater, and the fort was said to never suffer from a water shortage.
Amogha International Hotel

Amogha International Hotel

3 out of 5
Santhe Honda Rd at Santhepet Cross Rd Chitradurga Karnataka
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Vishwas Comforts

Vishwas Comforts

3 out of 5
Kavadigarahatti Main Road Chitradurga Karnataka
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SPR COMFORTS

2 out of 5
Medhehalli Rd Vijayanagar Chitradurga KA
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Popular places to visit

The town square and granary at Chitradurga Fort.

Chitradurga Fort

Learn about the local history of Chitradurga when you spend time at Chitradurga Fort. Make time to visit the temples and monuments while you're in the area.

Chitradurga Fort

Basaveshwara Medical College & Hospital

Though Basaveshwara Medical College & Hospital might be what brings you to town, perhaps you'll have a chance to explore more of Chitradurga while you are here.

Basaveshwara Medical College & Hospital

Chandravalli Archaeological Site

You can learn about the history of Chitradurga with a trip to Chandravalli Archaeological Site. Amble around the area's gardens or visit its temples.

Chandravalli Archaeological Site