Gurramkonda fort is Hill fort in erstwhile Chittoor district now

Annamayya district Annamayya district is one of the eight districts in the Rayalaseema region of Andhra Pradesh, established in 2022. Rayachoti serves as the district's administrative headquarters, while Madanapalle is the most populous city in the district. Etym ...

of the

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. It is located in the village

Gurramkonda Gurramkonda is a village in Annamayya district Annamayya district is one of the eight districts in the Rayalaseema region of Andhra Pradesh, established in 2022. Rayachoti serves as the district's administrative headquarters, while Madanapa ...

, the mandal headquarters. It is considered one of the oldest forts in the district. According to sources this fort was built during

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and later it came in control of Abdul Khan, the Nawab of Kadapa, in the year 1714 CE.

History

There is a strong fort on the hill. It was built by Vijaya Nagar Empire kings in 14th CE. Even today, it is worthy of visit and mentioning.

Places to visit

# Rangin Mahal Gurramkonda . # Ananta Padmanabha Temple # Water pond on the peak of the hill. #Syed shah Durgah

Gallery

GURRAM KONDA FORT^ KADAPA AP - panoramio.jpg, Gurramkonda Hill fort Rangin Mahal.jpg, Rangin Mahal View of Gurramkonda.jpg, Painting of Gurramkonda fort (British Library) Gurramkonda fort plan.jpg, Plan for the Gurramkonda fort gate (British Library)

References

External links

Archaeological Survey of India, Chittoor District

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