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Medak (Kila) Fort (Medak)

India / Andhra Pradesh / Medak
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Medak Fort is located in district Medak of Andhra Pradesh state. Medak is located at 18.03° N 78.27° E.[1] It has an average elevation of 442 metres (1450 feet).
Medak Fort is about 100 kilometres from the state capital, which is Hyderabad city. The fort lies to the north of the famous city and access to the place is provided by roads and rails. Medak, a historic town originally called Siddapur, later it known as Gulshanabad also.
Medak Fort is a citadel built on a hillock that provided as a vantage point for the Kakatiyan rulers in ancient India. The fort was built somewhere around 12th century and during the reign of Kakatiyan ruler, Pratapa Rudra. The fort was called Methuku durgam, meaning cooked rice in Tamil and was a commanding post of Kakatians, followed by Qutub Shahis. The fort bears great historical and architectural importance. The place has witnessed battle scenes for almost five centuries.
Medak Fort that exists as a citadel bears the hallmark of the Kakatiyan empire. The fort built on a hillock is an epitome of architectural and millitary ..
While in Medak one can also visit the ruins of the Medak fort. Not much is left of the fort to see, but as it is on a hillock it offers a good view of the ...
The Medak fort stands as an epitome of architectural excellence of the Kakatiyas and the Qutubshahis. The water to the fort was served through a_pipeline ...
The main entrance proudly displays the double-headed "Gandabherundam" of the Kakatiyas.
The Medak fort stands as an epitome of architectural excellence of the Kakatiyas and the Qutubshahis. The water to the fort was served through a_pipeline froma well inside the fort. It has three main entrances, the "Prathama Dwaram", the "Simha Dwaram" that has two snarling lions at the top ofthe entrance and the "Gaja Dwaram", or Elephant's Entrance that has a sculpture oftwo elephants interlocked on both sides of the entrance. At the fort one can see a 17th century cannon that is 3.2 meters long. The cannon has a trident etched on it. This fortress uses the natural topography to the maximum advantage with the rocky face offering it natural defenses. The fort also features a mosque built by during the reign of Qutub Shahis.
Wikipedia article: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Medak_Fort
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Coordinates:   18°2'38"N   78°15'17"E

Comments

  • ajunaidi
    Medak’s Kila (Fort) was built by Prataparudra, a powerful ruler of Kakatiyan dynasty, around 12th century. Later on this fort served as a commanding post for Qutub Shahi rulers. Saying goes that Bahadur Khan, a commander in Qutub Shahi’s army built the mosque. Although in ruins, it discreetly tells the stories of the magnificence of the past Indian rulers.
  • rrajashekar12
    it is very peaceful...............!
  • Dil Jaley
    bro. from where you get this information of medak fort
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