Belgaum Fort
| Belgaum Fort | |
|---|---|
| Part of Belgaum | |
| Karnataka, India | |
Main Gate to the Fort | |
| Site information | |
| Type | Fortress |
| Controlled by | Government of Karnataka |
| Open to the public | Yes |
| Condition | Ruins |
| Location | |
| Coordinates | 15°51′30″N 74°31′28″E / 15.8583333°N 74.5244444°E |
| Site history | |
| Built | 13th century |
| Built by | Original by Ratta Dynasty and fortified by Yakub Ali Khan of the Bijapur Sultanate |
| Materials | Granite stones and mud |
Belgaum Fort is in the city of Belgaum, in the Belgaum district, in Karnataka state, India. It was begun by Jaya Raya, also called Bichi Raja, an ally of the Ratta dynasty, in the year 1204. It has undergone several renovations over the centuries under dynastic rulers of the region.
The fort, built with ramparts and a large moat, with historical and religious monuments dated to the Adil Shahi dynasty.
The fort has been captured in battles many times, as the possession of local rulers, until the region was stabilized by the British Raj. It is notable in modern history because Mahatma Gandhi was imprisoned by the British in this fort during India's freedom struggle.