Parasgad Fort, Medieval fort in Belgaum, Karnataka, India.
Parasgad Fort is a medieval fortification positioned on a hilltop with steep rocky slopes in Belgaum, Karnataka. The site extends roughly 500 meters from north to south and displays original walls and defensive structures that remain visible today.
The fort was built in the 10th century by the Ratta dynasty rulers and served as a strategic military outpost. It overlooked the black soil plains of the region and held importance as a control point in the medieval landscape.
The fort holds a shrine devoted to Maruthi and features caves carved with images of Hindu deities including Jamadagni, Parashurama, and Rama. These spaces reflect how the location has served as a site of worship and spiritual significance for communities across generations.
Access to the fort is by means of steps leading from Yadravi village, and there is no entrance fee to visit. The site is open from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM, so visitors should plan for the uphill climb on foot.
Along the descending pathway sits a natural spring called Ramatheertha with a water basin fed by the source. This spring was vital to the fort's past settlement and defensive capability throughout its occupation.
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