Raichur Fortರಾಯಚೂರು ಕೋಟೆ
Kakatiya hill fort fought over by Vijayanagara and the sultans, with a hilltop palace.
See what is open on your dateOpen in Google MapsWhereRaichur, Karnataka
Kalyana Karnataka
Kalyana Karnataka
Kind of placeForts, Monuments & Heritage
Good seasonsPost-monsoon (October to November), Winter (December to February), Monsoon (June to September)
DifficultyModerate
Height430 m above sea level
Time neededHalf day
Base and nearbyRaichur, Raichur
EntryFree
About Raichur Fort
Raichur Fort was built by the Kakatiyas in 1294 and became the prize of a long contest between Vijayanagara and the Bahmani and Bijapur sultans, ending in the battle of Raichur in 1520. The hill fort has huge fitted stone walls, a Kakatiya inscription on the Naurangi Darwaza, and a Persian style palace called Bala Hisar at the top. The climb to the top from the town takes about half an hour. Sunset from the ramparts is the best time to be up there.
What to see and do
- Naurangi Darwaza
- Bala Hisar palace
- Kakatiya inscription
- Ek Minar ki Masjid
- Hilltop views
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