Badami Fort was the seat of the rulers of the Chalukya Empire from from 540 AD to 757 AD when they were overthrown by the Rashtrakutas.[1] The fort was plundered and destroyed by the Pallavas in 642 AD. Much later, when Badami came under the rule of Tipu Sultan, the walls of the fort were rebuilt, and several structures were added to the ancient fort complex.[2]
| Badami Fort | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Type | Fortress |
| Site information | |
| Controlled by | Government of Karnataka |
| Condition | Ruins |
| Site history | |
| Built | 6th century |
| Built by | Pulakeshin I |
Description
editThe design of the fort includes circular ramparts with observation posts. There is a cannon placed on one of the ramparts, a few deteriorated pillared structures and pavilions on top of the fort. there are two dome-shaped stone structures with an opening for the entrance, storage rooms for arms and ammunition. There seems to be no houses or palaces on the fort, which could mean that it was only used as the first line of defense of the city.[3][4]
References
edit- ^ Mission Field: A Monthly Record of the Proceedings of the Society for the Propagation of the Gospel in Foreign Parts. 1902.
- ^ madur (2015-11-21). "Badami Fort – A Regal Structure". Karnataka.com. Retrieved 2024-11-08.
- ^ DHNS (2011). "Badami's ancient citadel". Deccan Herald. Retrieved 2024-11-08.
- ^ Begde, Prabhakar V. (1982). Forts and Palaces of India. Sagar Publications.
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