Manjarabad Fort
| Manjarabad fort | |
|---|---|
| Sakleshpura, Karnataka, India | |
Entrance view of the Manjarabad fort | |
A deep well within the Manjarabad fort | |
| Site information | |
| Type | Fort |
| Open to the public | Yes |
| Condition | Partially restored |
| Location | |
| Coordinates | 12°54′36″N 75°45′18″E / 12.91°N 75.755°E |
| Height | 19.26 |
| Site history | |
| Built | 1792 |
| Built by | Tipu Sultan |
| In use | 18th century |
| Battles/wars | Many |
Manjarabad fort is a star fort built in 1792 by Tipu Sultan, ruling on behalf of the king of Mysore following French star-shaped fort designs made popular by Sébastien Le Prestre de Vauban that deflect cannon fire and allow guns to cover all approaches without dead positions. It is in the Hassan district in the Indian state of Karnataka.