Gandikota

Gandikota, also George Fort, is the name of the Fort at Gandi, located in the YSR district of Andhra Pradesh in India at about 77 km from Cuddapah, the district headquarters town, and 15 km from Jammalamadugu.

It is situated on the banks of river Pennar. It is a stone fort built upon a hill. Guarded by a huge entrance gate, 20 feet high and 101 bastions each over 40 feet high, it still remains a very imposing structure. It is believed to have been built during the later half of the 13th century A.D.

Within the fort, there are the Ranganatha and Madhavaswamy temples, built during the 15th-16th centuries, are adorned with sculptures and are in an architectural style reminiscent of the Vijayanagara period. The Juma Masjid, covering a huge area stands next to a large granary, used to stockpile food during the time of a siege. An impressive Pigeon Tower and a palace with plastered decorations are also interesting structures.

Mylavaram Dam is also not far away.

Nearby pages
Gando, Gando the state, Ganelon, Ganesa, Ganesh Ghosh, Ganga Maiya Temple