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Chitradurga Fort, or as the British called it Chitaldoorg, is a fortification that straddles several hills and a peak overlooking a flat valley in the Chitradurga District, Karnataka, India. The fort's name Chitrakaldurga , which means 'picturesque fort' in Kannada , is the namesake of the town Chitradurga and its administrative district.
Chitradurga Fort is locally known as Elusuttina Kote (meaning the fort of seven circles) and is one of the country’s strongest hill forts. The fort originally had to have had 19 gateways, 38 postern-gates, 35 secret entrances and 4 ‘invisible’ entrances. Many of these have gone out of existence now.
Chitradurga is a major tourist hub in Karnataka. The city is renowned for its 15th century Kallina Kote or Stone Fortress. This is formed of two Kannada words: ‘Kallina’ means "Stone's" and Kote means "Fort".
Gazing over the valley of the Chitradurga district in the present-day state of Karnataka sits the Chitradurga Fort. The Chitradurga Fort is also called the “Kallina Kote'' or the “Stone Fortress.” The fort rests on the seven hills of Chinmuladri range which are some of the oldest granite formations of the Indian subcontinent. Located in ...
Chitradurga Fort: Chitradurga Fort is locally known as Elusuttina Kote (meaning the fort of seven circles) and is one of the country's strongest hill forts. The fort originally had to have had 19 gateways, 38 postern-gates, 35 secret entrances and 4 'invisible' entrances.
Feb 7, 2020 · Discover Chitradurga Fort in Chitradurga, India: This sprawling stronghold has been at the center of some of South India's bloodiest wars.
May 27, 2024 · The fort of Chitradurga is the first and foremost monument that ponders in to the mind of the tourists by the very mentioning of the name of this district. This strong fortress with 7 concentric ramparts is classified as “Giridurga” i.e. a Hill fort.
Feb 21, 2022 · Located nearly 200 kms from the state capital of Bengaluru, is one of Karnataka's most picturesque fort - the Chitradurga fort. Perched strategically on the western edge of the Deccan plateau, the history of the fort can be traced back to the Chalukyas of Badami.
Mar 1, 2023 · Chitradurga Fort is massive and steeped in history. With plenty of spots to visit, you need to cherry-pick the ones you want to see to optimise time. Onake Obavvanna Kindi & the various temples are the highlights.
Jun 13, 2024 · Chitradurga, city, eastern Karnataka state, southern India. It is situated in an upland region, about 20 miles (32 km) north of Vanivilasa Lake. Chitradurga is a cotton-trading centre and terminus of a spur railway line in the Hagari River valley, and it has industries that include cotton ginning.
