Historical Monuments / Forts / Palaces / Places to Visit in Chitradurga

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The monument was constructed primarily in three parts in between the period of 17-18 century. The construction of the monument started during the reign of the Rashtrakutas and completed during the rule of Nayakas. However, 'the Nayakas of Chitradurga' were mainly accountable for the extensive elongation of the monument during the 18th century. The defeat of the Nayakas by Hyder Ali in the year 1779 saw the fort going into the hands of father and son duo i.e. Hyder Ali and Tipu Sultan respectively.