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Krishnagiri Fort
Part of History of Tamil Nadu
Krishnagiri District
Krishnagiri Fort in 1792
Krishnagiri Fort is located in Tamil Nadu
Krishnagiri Fort
Krishnagiri Fort
Coordinates12°32′21.64″N 78°12′44.33″E / 12.5393444°N 78.2123139°E / 12.5393444; 78.2123139
TypeMilitary Fort
Site information
OwnerGovernment of India
Controlled byArchaeological Survey of India
Open to
the public
Yes
ConditionRuins
Site history
Built16th century
Built byVijayanagara Empire
In usecirca early 1800s
MaterialsGranite
Garrison information
Past
commanders
Jagadevarayar, Shivaji I, Captain Alexander Reed
OccupantsVijayanagar Empire, Maratha Empire, Mysore Kingdom, British Raj

Krishnagiri Fort, situated in the Krishnagiri district of Tamil Nadu, India, is a formidable historical stronghold that has witnessed the ebb and flow of various dynasties and colonial powers. This fortification, now preserved as a national monument under the auspices of the Archaeological Survey of India, holds a rich history dating back centuries.

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