Aranthangi Fort

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Aranthangi Fort
Aranthangi Fort is located in Tamil Nadu
Aranthangi Fort
Location in Tamil Nadu, India
LocationAranthangi, India
Coordinates10°09′47″N 78°59′46″E / 10.1631°N 78.9962°E / 10.1631; 78.9962
Built16th or 17th century
ArchitectTondaiman
Architectural style(s)Dravidian architecture

Aranthangi Fort is a fortress situated in the town of Aranthangi in Pudukkottai district, Tamil Nadu, India. It was constructed in the 16th or 17th century AD by Tondaiman. Nearby, there is an 11th-century Hindu temple constructed by Rajendra Chola.

References[edit]

  • Tourist Guide to Tamil Nadu. Sura Books. p. 97. ISBN 81-7478-177-3, ISBN 978-81-7478-177-2.