 Forts in Belgaum District, Karnataka are the different historical establishments which have been a silent spectator to various royal dynasties. These buildings are significant archaeological evidences to the regional history which are visited by innumerable tourists and historians throughout the year. Belgaum Fort, Ramdurg, Kittur Fort, Parasgad Fort, Hooli Fort and Bailhongal Fort are amongst the most famous forts in the region of Belgaum. A majority of these forts have been ruined with the passage of time. These forts were built by the rulers who had governed this part of the country in ancient ages.
Kittur Fort Kittur Fort is one of the crucial historical forts which was owned by Kittur's Desai Marathas and also the famous queen who was known as Rani Chennama. She is believed to have fought against the British forces in 1824. Kittur Fort's fame was the utmost under the reign of Mallasaraja Desai. There exists a Nathapanthi matha in the police line area, close to this fort. The temples located near Kittur Fort include Basavanna, Kalmeshwara and Dyamavya. However, presently, Kittur Fort is completely destroyed. 
Parasgad Fort Belonging to the 10th century, the Parasgad Fort was constructed by the well-known kings of Ratta Dynasty and is located at Parasgad at a distance of nearly two kilometres away from the southern portion of Saundatti village. Today, Parasgad Fort lies in dilapidated condition. A sacred shrine of 'Maruthi', a Hindu deity is existent on the summit of the hill-fort of Parasgad. Visitors would observe that Parasgad Fort is currently deserted and some remnants of ancient homes are also present near the fort. Belgaum Fort Belgaum Fort is amongst the most ancient local forts of the state of Karnataka and was built during 1204 AD by Bichi Raja or Jaya Raya, who served as a royal ally of the Ratta Dynasty. This beautiful fort had been remodelled numerable times under the reign of various kings and the British had imprisoned Mahatma Gandhi at this very fort during the Indian freedom movement. Several strong ramparts, religious and historical structures, as well as a huge moat are all present in the premises of Belgaum Fort. (Last Updated on : 26-03-2014) |
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