Karnataka ruled by very powerful dynasties, rulers of dynasties built many strong and Beautiful
forts in Karnataka. The major dynasties who built forts are Rashtrakutas, Chalukyas, Hoysalas, Gandas, Kadambas and Vijayanagara dynasty. Srirangapatana fort is built by the haider ali (father of Tippu Sultan). Adil Shahi’s Dynasty built forts in Bijapur which made great history; architecture of the fort is very beautiful and creative. Kallina Kote of Chitradurga is one of the famous fort and this has great story of Onake obava (who saved fort by the enemies). Madikeri fort is situated in the heart of Madikeri town but this fort is now using as government office including District Commissioner of Coorg. Srirangapatana fort and Savanadurga fort are the near forts to Bangalore.
Most of the forts built to avoid attack by the enemies. All of the forts built stronger using stones, woods and metals. Elephants are the main thing to carry big and heavy weighing stones and other equipments to built forts. Dynasties are Used Elephants in the war zone and to construct forts and temples in the Ancient Period. Gates, Paintings, Interior Decorations are the main attractions in all Forts of Karnataka (Some of them are very Special). Forts in the Coastal of Karnataka are very different and beautiful see. So the Dynasties of Karnataka gave many Beautiful forts to Karnataka.
List of Major Forts in Karnataka
forts in Karnataka. The major dynasties who built forts are Rashtrakutas, Chalukyas, Hoysalas, Gandas, Kadambas and Vijayanagara dynasty. Srirangapatana fort is built by the haider ali (father of Tippu Sultan). Adil Shahi’s Dynasty built forts in Bijapur which made great history; architecture of the fort is very beautiful and creative. Kallina Kote of Chitradurga is one of the famous fort and this has great story of Onake obava (who saved fort by the enemies). Madikeri fort is situated in the heart of Madikeri town but this fort is now using as government office including District Commissioner of Coorg. Srirangapatana fort and Savanadurga fort are the near forts to Bangalore.
Most of the forts built to avoid attack by the enemies. All of the forts built stronger using stones, woods and metals. Elephants are the main thing to carry big and heavy weighing stones and other equipments to built forts. Dynasties are Used Elephants in the war zone and to construct forts and temples in the Ancient Period. Gates, Paintings, Interior Decorations are the main attractions in all Forts of Karnataka (Some of them are very Special). Forts in the Coastal of Karnataka are very different and beautiful see. So the Dynasties of Karnataka gave many Beautiful forts to Karnataka.
List of Major Forts in Karnataka
- Belgaum Fort
- Bidar Fort
- Bijapur fort
- Chitradurga Shahapur (Gulbarga district)
- Gulbarga Fort
- Jamalabad Fort
- Kavaledurga fort (Shimoga district)
- Madhugiri
- Madikeri fort (Coorg district)
- Midigeshi (Tumkur district)
- Nargund fort (Dharwad district)
- Sandur (Bellary district)
- Shorapur (Gulbarga district)
- Srirangapatana fort
- Vijayanagar fort
- Savanadurga Fort (Bangalore district)
