From Citadels To Coastal Bastions: Exploring South India's ...South India boasts numerous historic forts like Golconda Fort (Telangana), known for its acoustics; Vellore Fort (Tamil Nadu), a massive granite structure with a moat; Gingee Fort (Tamil Nadu), the "Troy of the East" with three hill forts; and Chitradurga Fort (Karnataka), famous for its water management. Other key forts include Badami Fort, Bekal Fort, Bidar Fort, Chandragiri Fort, and Warangal Fort, showcasing diverse architecture from different dynasties like Vijayanagara, Kakatiya, and Bahmani.
Notable Forts by State:
Tamil Nadu: Gingee Fort, Vellore Fort, Alamparai Fort, Udayagiri Fort, Dindigul Fort, Thirumayam Fort.
Karnataka: Chitradurga Fort, Badami Fort, Bidar Fort, Bellary Fort, Mirjan Fort, Belgaum Fort.
Telangana: Golconda Fort, Warangal Fort, Medak Fort, Ramagiri Fort.
Andhra Pradesh: Chandragiri Fort, Gandikota Fort, Gooty Fort, Kondaveedu Fort, Udayagiri Fort.
Kerala: Bekal Fort, St. Angelo Fort, Thalassery Fort, Anchuthengu Fort.
Famous Examples:
Golconda Fort (Telangana): Famous for its acoustics, water supply system, and as a former diamond trading center.
Vellore Fort (Tamil Nadu): A formidable 16th-century granite fort with a large moat, once the seat of the Vijayanagara Empire.
Gingee Fort (Tamil Nadu): A hill fort complex often called the "Troy of the East" due to its impregnability.
Chitradurga Fort (Karnataka): Known for its unique water conservation systems and intricate temples.
Bekal Fort (Kerala): A large, well-preserved fort with vast sea-facing ramparts, located in North Kerala.