Kondaveedu Fort

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The Union minister of state recently announced plans for the comprehensive development of the historic Kondaveedu Fort.

About Kondaveedu Fort

• Kondaveedu Fort, also known as Kondavid Fort, is a historical fortification located at Kondaveedu village in the Guntur district of Andhra Pradesh. 
• It is spread across a range of hills at around 1,050 feet elevation.
• It is the largest hill fort in present Andhra Pradesh.
• History:
  • It was constructed during the time of the Telugu Chodas, strengthened by the Kakatiyas and occupied by Prolaya Vema Reddy, who shifted his capital from Addanki to Kondaveedu in 1323 AD. 
  • Later it was taken over by the Gajpathis of Orissa and ravaged by the Bahmani Sultans in 1458. 
  • The fort later came under the control of the Vijayanagara Empire, the Golconda Sultanate, the Mughals, the French, and the British. 
• The architecture displays a blend of Hindu and Islamic styles. 
  • It was mainly constructed with granite stones and lime mortar.
  • It features massive granite fortifications, 23 bastions connected by defensive walls, and two main entrances called Kolepalli Darwaza and Nadella Darwaza.
  • Inside the fort are ruins of temples, pillared halls, granaries, water tanks, and a mosque.
  • The fort is also known for its ancient water conservation system with several ponds supplying water to inhabitants.
  • Recent archaeological findings include Buddhist stupa remains dating back to the 1st or 2nd century CE.

Source: DC

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