Chandragiri Fort

Chandragiri Fort Chandragiri Fort is famous for the historical fort, built in the 11th century, and the Raja Mahal is located in Chandragiri, Tirupati in Andhra Pradesh

Chandragiri was under the rule of Yadava Naidus for about three centuries and came into control of Vijayanagar rulers in 1367. It came into prominence during Saluva Narasimha Rayalu. Later, the most famous Vijayanagara emperor Srikrishna Devaraya, was kept restricted in this fort as a prince, till his coronation at Penukonda. It is also said that he met his future queen Chinna Devi at this fort. C

handragiri was the 4th capital of Vijayanagar Empire, Rayas shifted their capital to here when Golconda sultans attacked Penukonda. In 1646 the fort was annexed to the Golkonda territory and subsequently came under Kingdom of Mysore rule. It went into oblivion from 1792 onward. Third entrance in the fort
The Raja Mahal Palace is now an archaeological museum. The palace is an example of Indo-Sarcen architecture of Vijayanagar period. The crowning towers represents the Hindu architectural elements. The palace was constructed using stone, brick, lime mortar and devoid of timber.

Address

Chandragiri Fort Road
Chandragiri
517101

Opening Hours

Monday 9:30am - 6pm
Tuesday 9am - 6pm
Wednesday 9:30am - 8:30pm
Thursday 9:30am - 8:45pm
Friday 9:30am - 8:30pm
Saturday 9:30am - 8:30pm
Sunday 9:30am - 8:30pm

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+919866603457

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