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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

Template:Forts of Karnataka

History of Forts of Karnataka[edit | edit source]

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

Famous Forts in Karnataka[edit | edit source]

List of Forts in Karnataka[edit | edit source]

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[edit | edit source]

Belgaum District[edit | edit source]

Bellary District[edit | edit source]

Bengaluru Rural District[edit | edit source]

Bengaluru urban District[edit | edit source]

Bidar District[edit | edit source]

Bijapur District[edit | edit source]

Chikkaballapura District[edit | edit source]

Chikkamagaluru District[edit | edit source]

Chitradurga District[edit | edit source]

Dakshina Kannada District[edit | edit source]

Davanagere District[edit | edit source]

Gadag District[edit | edit source]

Gulbarga District[edit | edit source]

  • 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[edit | edit source]

Haveri District[edit | edit source]

Kodagu District[edit | edit source]

Kolara District[edit | edit source]

Koppal District[edit | edit source]

Mandya District[edit | edit source]

Raichur District[edit | edit source]

Ramanagara District[edit | edit source]

Shivamogga District[edit | edit source]

Tumkuru District[edit | edit source]

Udupi District[edit | edit source]

Uttara Kannada District[edit | edit source]

Yadagiri District[edit | edit source]

Kolar District[edit | edit source]

See also[edit | edit source]

External links[edit | edit source]

References[edit | edit source]

  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.