Raichur Fort

Raichur Fort
Raichur, India
Raichur Fort
Site information
TypeFort
Controlled byGovernment of Karnataka
Open to
the public
Yes
ConditionRuins
Location
Raichur Fort
Coordinates16°2′N 77°37′E / 16.033°N 77.617°E / 16.033; 77.617
Site history
Built1294 (1294)
Built byKakatiya dynasty

Raichur Fort is a fortress located on a hilltop in the heart of the Raichur in North Karnataka.

The Raichur region (Raichur Doab) has been ruled by several families; the Kakatiya dynasty, Rashtrakutas, Vijayanagar Empire, Bahmanis and Nizams.