History of Kasturi Rangappa Nayaka Fort The history of the Kasturi Rangappa Nayaka fort intertwines itself with that of the town, which has over the past five centuries seen the rule of Vijayanagara, Adil Shahi, Mughal and Maratha rulers, Hyder Ali, Tipu Sultan and the Wodeyars. The fort was built in the early 17th century by Nayakas, the local fiefdom. Features of Kasturi Rangappa Nayaka Fort The Kasturi Rangappa Nayaka Fort was made of stone and bricks. It is spread over an area of 197.5 acres. The fort was enclosed by a moat and a three-layer wall also formed part of the fortifications. 18 bastions are positioned along the perimeter separated by equal distances. This article is a stub. You can enrich by adding more information to it. Send your Write Up to content@indianetzone.com. |