Raichur Fort, Medieval fort in Raichur district, India
The fortress stands atop a hill with granite walls, defensive moat, and multiple entrance gates displaying Indo-Islamic architectural elements throughout the complex.
Built in 1294 during the Kakatiya dynasty, the fort changed hands between several rulers including the Rashtrakutas, Vijayanagar Empire, and Bahmani Sultanate.
The fort contains numerous inscriptions in different languages, temples, and a mosque, reflecting the various dynasties that controlled this strategic location.
The Karnataka Government maintains the fort complex, which remains open to visitors who can examine archaeological findings including ancient granite balls and cannons.
Engineers discovered 95 red granite balls and a 13th-century cannon during maintenance work in March 2011, adding to the fort's military artifacts collection.
Location: Raichur district
GPS coordinates: 16.20000,77.37000
Latest update: May 12, 2025 19:00
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