Location
Warrangal Fort, as the name suugests is located in Warrangal city
in Andhra Pradesh state. The city lies to the north east of
Hyderabad, the state capital. Hyderabad and Warranal are separated
by a distance of about 150 kilometres and the two are connected by
roads and rails. Warrangal Fort is located towards the south of the
city.
Overview
Warrangal Fort, that stands in ruins today used to be one of the
most impregnable fort in the state. The fort is located near the
Ekashila hill rock and consists of various layers spreading out. The
construction of the fort was started by Kakatiyan king Ganapati
Deva, in the year 1199 A.D. The construction continued even after
the death of the king and was finally completed by his daughter,
Rani Rudramadevi, in the year 1261 A.D. The remnants of the fort
that are present in the city provide some useful insights of the
past civilization that used to occupy these lands.
Features
Warrangal Fort is famous for its architectural splendour as well
the history associated with it. The remnants of the fort features
immense gateways and towers that stand despite all odds. The towers
are well above 50 feet from the ground. The huge pillars of the
gateway are amazing as they have been cut from a single rock. The
fort has three protective layers spread out to provide the
fortification of what used to be the inner precincts and seat of
power. Some of the surviving remnants feature delicate carvings and
stone work, motifs and patterns depicting animals like lions and
swans. Also located within the fort premises are the ruins of
temples that were demolished by the early Qutub Shahi rulers. The
place is filled with the treasures from the past, one only has to
keep an open eye to hit the jackpot.
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