Raichur Fort is a fort located on a hill in the heart of Raichur district in the state of Karnataka. This fort is known for its inscriptions in many languages and different types. Many 12th century 95 granite balls and a cannon have been found in this fort.
Raichur Fort is about 411.7 km from Bangalore and 2.8 km from Raichur.
Raichur Fort History
A fort existed here since the Chalukyas of Badami and was renovated during the reign of the Kalyani Chalukyas. The present fort was built in AD. It was built in 1294 during the rule of the Kakatiyas. According to an inscription here, it is mentioned that this fort was built by King Vithala on the orders of Raja Gore Gangaiah Raddivaru, the minister of Queen Rudrammadevi.
During the reign of the Vijayanagara Empire, Krishnadevaraya built the northern entrance of this fort to celebrate one of his victories.
