List of forts in Karnataka

In Karnataka there are thousands of forts, in Kannada called as ಕೋಟೆ (kōṭe) and ದುರ್ಗ (durga).

Mirjan Fort in Karkala [South Karnataka
Forts of Karnataka. ()

History of Forts of Karnataka

The Forts in Karnataka belong to various dynasties, some of them are more than a thousand years old.

Famous Forts in Karnataka

List of Forts in Karnataka

Karnataka has a long history with forts. In 1294 A.D. the Raichur Fort, built during the reign of Kakatiyas of Warangal, played a major role in the history of Karnataka. The Krishna-Tungabhadra Doab region witnessed many battles fought to capture and control the fort, several battles involving Vijayanagar kings, Bahmanis and Adilshahis.

Bagalkot District

Belgaum District

Bellary District

Bengaluru Rural District

Bengaluru urban District

Bidar District

Bijapur District

Chikkaballapura District

Chikkamagaluru District

  • Ballala Raayana Durga Fort

Chitradurga District

Dakshina Kannada District

Davanagere District

Gadag District

Gulbarga District

  • Gulbarga Fort
  • Sedam Fort
  • Sonty Kullor Fort
  • Malkhed Fort
  • Ijeri Fort
  • Chinmalla Fort
  • Ferozabad Fort
  • Modhul Manina Fort
  • Chengta Fort
  • Korwar Fort
  • Martur Fort
  • Alor B Fort
  • Hollakonda Fort
  • shahbad Fort
  • Hovinhalli Fort

Hassan District

  • Manjarabad Fort
  • Nagapura Fort
  • Shravanabelagola Fort
  • Halebeedu Fort
  • Beluru Fort
  • Garudanagiri Fort

Haveri District

Kodagu District

Kolara District

Koppal District

Mandya District

Raichur District

Ramanagara District

Shivamogga District

Tumkuru District

Udupi District

Uttara Kannada District

Yadagiri District

Kolar District

  • Tekal Fort
  • Paparajanahalli Fort
  • Avani Fort
  • Mulbagal Fort
  • Virupakshi Fort
  • Kurudumale Fort
  • Budikote Fort




See also

References

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  2. "Measures initiated to Renovate Chitradurga fort". The Hindu. 3 June 2011. Archived from the original on 6 June 2011. Retrieved 18 April 2013.
  3. "Fort in Raichur to be made a tourist attraction, says DC". The Hindu. Retrieved 18 April 2013.
  4. "A Rajyotsava gift for tourists visiting Raichur". The Hindu. Retrieved 24 April 2013.
  5. "Mudgal's crumbling fortress". Retrieved 19 April 2013.
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