Krishnagiri Fort, 16th century hilltop fort in Krishnagiri district, India
The fort stands on a granite hill with stone walls, watchtowers, and military structures overlooking the surrounding Tamil Nadu landscape at an elevation of 1000 feet.
Initially constructed during the Vijayanagara Empire's reign, this fort changed ownership multiple times between Indian kingdoms and the British East India Company until 1792.
The fort's Tamil name, Krutthinagiri Kottai, reflects the local heritage and forms part of the twelve fortifications known as Baramahal in the region.
Visitors can reach the fort through regular bus services from Krishnagiri town, with October to March offering the most suitable weather conditions for exploration.
The fort features an intricate network of water storage systems carved into the rocky hill, demonstrating advanced engineering methods of the Vijayanagara period.
Location: Krishnagiri district
GPS coordinates: 12.53782,78.21498
Latest update: May 12, 2025 11:42
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