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Fort (Old Hindu Fort)

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Location: Devarakonda, Nalgonda, TelanganaYear: 14th Century CE

Devarakonda fort is situated 50 kms. to the south-west of Nalgonda town, on the way to Nagarjunakonda, a famous Buddhist centre in the State. The fort is surrounded by a range of hills and at one time, considered a formidable strong hold.

According to the inscriptions carved on the gateway and inside the fort, the antiquity of the fort goes back to Western Chalukyas (1100 A.D.) and subsequently strengthened by the Kakatiyas and later on became the strong hold of Velma Chiefs (14th CAD). Apart from Rachakonda, Devarakonda was another capital of Recherla Velma chiefs. The fort is constructed on a hillock, one has to enter through an arch gate by climbing the stone steps provided to reach the fort. Inside this fort are two temples dedicated to Siva and Rama. Old Hindu fort of Devarakonda is located nearly 50 km from the district headquarters of Nalgonda in South West direction and is accessible by road.

Category: FortsOwnership: Archaeological Survey of India
Reference: https://heritage.telangana.gov.in/monuments/fort-old-hindu-fort/
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