Gurramkonda Fort
| Gurramkonda Fort | |
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گرمکنڈہ قلعه - గుర్రంకొండ కోట | |
| Gurramkonda in India | |
 Gurramkonda Fort
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  Gurramkonda Fort  Gurramkonda Fort | |
| Coordinates | 13°46′36.6″N 78°35′10″E |
| Type | Fort |
| Site information | |
| Owner | Archaeological Survey of India Chittoor |
| Operator | ASI Chittoor |
| Controlled by | ASI Chittoor |
| Open to the public |
Public |
| Site history | |
| Built | 14th Century |
Gurramkonda fort is Hill fort in erstwhile Chittoor district now Annamayya district of the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh. It is located in the village Gurramkonda, the mandal headquarters. It is considered one of the oldest forts in the district.
According to sources this fort was built during Vijayanagara Empire 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
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Gurramkonda Hill fort -
Rangin Mahal -
Painting of Gurramkonda fort (British Library) -
Plan for the Gurramkonda fort gate (British Library)
