Chennampalli Fort is a medieval fort in
Tuggali mandal,
Kurnool district
Kurnool district is one of the eight districts in the Rayalaseema region of the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh after the districts are reorganised in April 2022. It is located in the north western part of the state and is bounded by Nandyal d ...
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Andhra Pradesh
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, India. It is rumored that gold and other valuables were buried in the fort during the 17th century.
Government officials from the Department of Mines & Geology undertook excavations in the fort during 2017–18.
Skeletal remains of elephants and horses were found during the excavations.
References
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Forts in Andhra Pradesh
Buildings and structures in Kurnool district