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List of forts in Karnataka

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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

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

Famous Forts in Karnataka

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List of Forts in Karnataka

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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

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Belgaum District

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Bellary District

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Bengaluru Rural District

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Bengaluru urban District

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Bidar District

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Bijapur District

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Chikkaballapura District

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Chikkamagaluru District

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Chitradurga District

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Dakshina Kannada District

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Davanagere District

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Gadag District

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Gulbarga District

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  • 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
  • Halkartti Fort

Hassan District

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Haveri District

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Kodagu District

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Kolara District

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Koppal District

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Mandya District

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Raichur District

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Ramanagara District

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Shivamogga District

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Tumkuru District

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Udupi District

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Uttara Kannada District

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Yadagiri District

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Kolar District

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See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Gulbarga fort to be restored". The Hindu. 9 January 2011. Archived from the original on 15 January 2011. Retrieved 18 April 2013.
  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.