In Karnataka there are thousands of forts, in Kannada called as ಕೋಟೆ (kōṭe) and ದುರ್ಗ (durga).
Forts of Karnataka.
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History of Forts of Karnataka edit
The Forts in Karnataka belong to various dynasties, some of them are more than a thousand years old.
Famous Forts in Karnataka edit
List of Forts in Karnataka edit
Karnataka has a long history with forts. In 1294 A.D. the Raichur Fort, built during the reign of Kakatiyas of Warangal, played a major role in the history of Karnataka. The Krishna-Tungabhadra Doab region witnessed many battles fought to capture and control the fort, several battles involving Vijayanagar kings, Bahmanis and Adilshahis.
Bagalkot District edit
Belgaum District edit
- Kittur Fort
- Parasgad Fort
- Belgaum Fort
- Saundatti Fort
- Ramdurg Fort
- Bailhongal Fort
- Hooli Fort
- Gokak Fort
- Shirasangi Fort
- Bhimgad Fort
- Vallabhgad Fort
- Torgal Fort
- Manolli Fort
Bellary District edit
- Sanduru Fort
- Bellary Fort
- Tekkalakote Fort
- Malapanagudi Fort
- Kamalapura Fort
- Hampi Fort
- Kurugodu Fort
- Gudekote fort
- Kampli Fort
- Biralgudda fort
- Jermali Fort
Bengaluru Rural District edit
Bengaluru urban District edit
Bidar District edit
- Bidar Fort
- Basavakalyana Fort
- Bhalki Fort
- Manyakheta Fort
- Bhatambra Fort
- Hankony Fort
Bijapur District edit
- Bijapur Fort
- talikote fort
- Kotnal Fort
- Halsangi Fort
- Nagabinal Fort
- Hiremural Fort
- Honahalli Fort
Chikkaballapura District edit
Chikkamagaluru District edit
Chitradurga District edit
Dakshina Kannada District edit
Davanagere District edit
Gadag District edit
- Gajendrgad Fort
- Korlahalli Fort
- Hammigi Fort
- Hemagudda Fort
- Mundargi Fort
- Singatalur Fort
- Tippapura Fort
- Nargund Fort
- Magadi Fort, Gadag
- Shrimantgarh Fort, Devihal, Shirahatti
Gulbarga District edit
- Gulbarga Fort
- Sedam Fort
- Sonty Kullor Fort
- Malkhed Fort
- Ijeri Fort
- Chinmalla Fort
- Ferozabad Fort
- Modhul Manina Fort
- Chengta Fort
- Korwar Fort
- Martur Fort
- Alor B Fort
- Hollakonda Fort
- shahbad Fort
- Hovinhalli Fort
- Halkartti Fort
Hassan District edit
Haveri District edit
Kodagu District edit
Kolara District edit
Koppal District edit
Mandya District edit
Raichur District edit
- Raichur Fort[3] (also known as Giridurga)[4]
- Mudgal Fort[5]
- Malliabad Fort
- Jaladurga
- Kyadigera Fort
- Hungunta Fort
Ramanagara District edit
Shivamogga District edit
Tumkuru District edit
- Huthridurga
- Sira
- Huliyurdurga
- Pavagada
- Madhugiri
- Devarayanadurga
- Chennarayana Durga
- Shivagange
- Medigeshi
- Bhasmangi
- Nidagal Betta
Udupi District edit
Uttara Kannada District edit
Yadagiri District edit
Kolar District edit
- Tekal Fort
- Paparajanahalli Fort
- Avani Fort
- Mulbagal Fort
- Virupakshi Fort
- Kurudumale Fort
- Budikote Fort
See also edit
External links edit
References edit
- ^ "Gulbarga fort to be restored". The Hindu. 9 January 2011. Archived from the original on 15 January 2011. Retrieved 18 April 2013.
- ^ "Measures initiated to Renovate Chitradurga fort". The Hindu. 3 June 2011. Archived from the original on 6 June 2011. Retrieved 18 April 2013.
- ^ "Fort in Raichur to be made a tourist attraction, says DC". The Hindu. Retrieved 18 April 2013.
- ^ "A Rajyotsava gift for tourists visiting Raichur". The Hindu. Retrieved 24 April 2013.
- ^ "Mudgal's crumbling fortress". Retrieved 19 April 2013.