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Bellary Fort, Karnataka
Bellary Fort, a historical site in Karnataka, dates back to the Vijayanagara kingdom.

Bellary Fort, KarnatakaBellary Fort is one of those historical sites that spin a history of over 3000 years. It was constructed by Hanumappa Nayaka during Vijayanagara era. In 1769 Hyder Ali captured the fort and revamped it with the help of a French engineer. Bellary Fort is situated at the hilltop of the Ballari Gudda. The USP of the fort is that it has been built on a monolithic rock. Ballari Gudda is presumed to be the second single rock mountain in the world. After Hyder Ali it was Tipu who ruled Bellary Fort.

Bellary Fort, KarnatakaBellary Fort can be divided into two parts-the Upper fort and the Lower fort. The Upper fort was originally constructed during the Vijayanagara times. The polygonal Bellary Fort is with a single entrance. This part of the fort consists of a citadel (1976 ft.), cisterns, temple, several pools and cells. There was a seven-color waterbody that has currently evaporated. The tunnel here is also said to link the cities of Mysore and Sriragapatna. A single rock-strewn way will lead the travellers to the top of Bellary Fort.

The Lower part of the fort was constructed by Hyder Ali. This part lies in the eastern base of the rock. Measuring half a mile it once had armory and garrisons. There are two entrances to access the Lower fort facing the eastern and the western directions. Outside the eastern gate the tourists will come across a temple of Lord Hanuman. Bellary Fort is a major tourist attraction in the Bellary district. Recently the fort has been beautified with light and it is spectacular to witness the huge structure at evening. The green expanse and the hill top sceneries are the other attractions of the Bellary fort.

(Last Updated on : 6/12/2010)
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