Etymology of Madhugiri Fort The name ‘Madhugiri’ is derived from honeybee colonies that were located in the Northern part of the fort. History of Madhugiri Fort Madhugiri Fort was built in the year 1678 by Raja Heera Gowda who belonged to the Ganga Dynasty. Once complete, Hyder Ali added arches, watch towers and circular granaries around the fort. Various rulers occupied the fort and ruled the region. It was also occupied by the British for a short period. Beside the fort, lies a temple of Gopala Krishna. It is at the top of the hill, but lies in a ruined condition today. Visiting Information of Madhugiri Fort The closest airport is at Bengaluru and the nearest railway station is at Tumkuru. There is a well-connected road that leads to Madhugiri from Bengaluru. A number of buses ply from Bengaluru to Madhugiri on daily basis. This article is a stub. You can enrich by adding more information to it. Send your Write Up to content@indianetzone.com. |