Basavakalyana Fort, 10th-century military fort in Bidar District, Karnataka, India.
The fortress extends across an elevated terrain with seven gates, where five remain intact alongside deep moats and fortified stone walls.
Nalaraja constructed the fort in 973 AD under Tailapa II's reign, establishing it as the Western Chalukya dynasty capital from 1050 to 1195.
The fort contains remnants of ancient temples, including a Jain shrine decorated with stone carvings depicting mythological creatures called Yalis.
Located 90 kilometers from Gulbarga and 650 kilometers from Bangalore, the fort maintains regular visiting hours with guided tours available.
The fort walls incorporate natural camouflage elements and contain secret underground passages designed for emergency military evacuations during conflicts.
GPS coordinates: 17.87000,76.95000
Latest update: May 28, 2025 11:31
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