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

History of Forts of Karnataka[edit]

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

Famous Forts in Karnataka[edit]

List of Forts in Karnataka[edit]

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]

Belgaum District[edit]

Bellary District[edit]

Bengaluru Rural District[edit]

Bengaluru urban District[edit]

Bangalore Fort

Bidar District[edit]

Bidar Fort
Basavakalyana Fort
Bhalki Fort
Manyakheta Fort
Bhatambra Fort
Hankony Fort

Bijapur District[edit]

Bijapur Fort
talikote fort
Kotnal Fort
Halsangi Fort
Nagabinal Fort
Hiremural Fort
Honahalli Fort

Chikkaballapura District[edit]

Chikkamagaluru District[edit]

Ballala Raayana Durga Fort

Chitradurga District[edit]

Dakshina Kannada District[edit]

Jamalabad Fort

Davanagere District[edit]

Gadag District[edit]

Gulbarga District[edit]

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[edit]

Haveri District[edit]

Kodagu District[edit]

Madikeri Fort

Kolara District[edit]

Koppal District[edit]

Mandya District[edit]

Raichur District[edit]

Raichur Fort^[3] (also known as Giridurga)^[4]
Mudgal Fort^[5]
Malliabad Fort
Jaladurga
Kyadigera Fort
Hungunta Fort

Ramanagara District[edit]

Shivamogga District[edit]

Tumkuru District[edit]

Udupi District[edit]

Uttara Kannada District[edit]

Yadagiri District[edit]

Kolar District[edit]

External links[edit]

References[edit]

↑ "Gulbarga fort to be restored". The Hindu. 9 January 2011. Archived from the original on 15 January 2011. Retrieved 18 April 2013.
↑ "Measures initiated to Renovate Chitradurga fort". The Hindu. 3 June 2011. Archived from the original on 6 June 2011. Retrieved 18 April 2013.
↑ "Fort in Raichur to be made a tourist attraction, says DC". Retrieved 18 April 2013.
↑ "A Rajyotsava gift for tourists visiting Raichur". Retrieved 24 April 2013.
↑ "Mudgal's crumbling fortress". Retrieved 19 April 2013.

[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". Retrieved 18 April 2013.

[4] "A Rajyotsava gift for tourists visiting Raichur". Retrieved 24 April 2013.

[5] "Mudgal's crumbling fortress". Retrieved 19 April 2013.

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