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Warangal Fort

Warangal fort is one of the main attractions of Warangal city due to its heritage significance. The fort is spread across an area of 19 Km between Warangal and Hanamkonda. The fort is more than 750 years old and comes under the list of Monuments of National Importance by The Archeological Survey of India. The fort was built in Karkatiya Dynasty and is in ruins today, but still a lot of travelers visit Warangal to get their eye on this marvelous beauty of ancient time. Most of the people visit this temple due to its four large stone gateways and intricately carved arches and pillars. There is temple inside the fort, where presiding deity is the Mother Earth, Swayambhudevi.

Warangal Fort

History of Warangal Fort

Karkatiya Dynasty made Warangal their capital during their rule from 12th to the 14th centuries. The fort was built in that era by Karkatiyan rulers. As per the history, the fort dates back all the way to 13th century. The construction started in 1199 A. D. during Ganapathi Deva and finished in 1261 A. D. in the period of Rani Rudramadevi, daughter of Ganapathi Deva. The temple was demolished by the early Qutub Shahi kings.  Some modifications were done in the fort between 15th and 17th centuries consisting of the creation of gates in the outer earthen wall and the addition of barbicans to the four gates in the stone wall.

Architecture of Warangal Fort

The architecture of Warangal fort is extraordinary and makes it a marvel in itself. The fort is built on Thorean architectural style. There are Thorean pillars and arches built in the fort and spread across a radius of about 19 km between Hanamkonda and Warangal. The best part of the fort is its main gateway, which consists of four gigantic pillars of about height of 50 feet and crafted out of a single rock. Waranagal fort was built with three protective layers, which indicates the high standards of security to guard the inner precinct of the fort.  Although the fort is in ruined condition today, but the ruins consist of designs delineating animals like lions and swans, motifs and delicate sculpture and stone work.

Architecture of Warangal Fort

How to Reach at Warangal Fort

Warangal fort is located in the city of Warangal itself at a distance of about 150 Km from Hyderabad in the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh.

By Air: Nearest airport is Hyderabad International Airport and is located at a distance of about 150 Km.

By Road: Nearest bus station is located at the city of Warangal itself at a distance of about 9 Km.

By Train: Nearest railway station is located at the city of Warangal itself at a distance of about 4 Km and one can take city bus service to reach here from station.

Local Transport: Taxi, bus, auto-rickshaw and cycle rickshaws are always available to travel within the city of Warangal.

Places of Interest around Thousand Pillar Temple

Thousand Pillar Temple
Bhadrakali Temple
Bhadrakali Lake
Kaktiya Rock Garden
Kakatiya Musical Garden
Khush Mahal

Restaurants Near Warangal Fort

Haveli Multi Cuisine Restaurant
Opp NIT Petrol Pump, Kazipet, Warangal, Andhra Pradesh, India
Phone: 8712-2430027

Alpha Hotel Chicken Biryani Point
Mahaboba Bad, Indira Centre, warangal ho, Warangal, Andhra Pradesh, India
Phone: 96400-98030

Rang Restaurant & Bar
Door No 2-2-13,14,15,16, Naim Nagar, Hanamkonda, Warangal - 506001
Phone: 9849588808, 9704766606

Quick Facts about Warangal Fort


Entry - Free
Not Allowed - Pets
Timings - 10.00 AM - 6.00 PM (All days including weekend and public holidays)
Best Time to Visit - October To March
Established - 1261 A.D.
Nearest Airport - Hyderabad International Airport
Nearest Railway Station - Warangal Railway Station
Distance from Warangal - 7 Km

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