Elgandal fort - A 16th century stronghold #BlogchatterA2Z

Amidst the thick palm groves ,on the banks of the river Manair , The ELGANDAL fort stands tall on a hill with a scenic view of the Elgandal Town of Telangana . 

Elgandal Fort in Telangana

Originally known as Veligundula , Elgandal Fort is a fort which was built in the Kakatiya dynasty. It served as a strong protector for warriors named Musunuri Nayaks . 

Musunuri Nayaks were the king warriors of the 14th century South India typically of Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu . 

The fort was once ruled by the Qutub Shah Dynasty , Nizams of Hyderabad and the Mughals

Elgandal Fort was occupied by the Qutub Shahi Dynasty in the 16th century , later on captured by the Mughals . 

Dhamsa strengthened the fort in 1754 under the rule of Sikandar Jah . 

The fort is home to a mosque and an Eidgah which is a special place for eid prayers . 

The fort's rulers surrounded the fort with a crocodile-filled moat which was around 5 metres wide and 3 metres deep to prevent invasion by enemies . 

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