Bangalore Fort

This ruined 1761 fort is a peaceful escape from the chaotic city surrounds, with its manicured lawn and stone pink walls. The fort remained in use until its destruction by the British in 1791, and today the gate and bastions are the only structures remaining. There’s a small dungeon here, and Ganesh temple with its Mooshak (ratlike creature) statue.

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Whatever is left of it should be utilised and made accessible to the public, say designers working with urban spaces

Bangalore fort: Chikka Deva Raja realized the importance of a military garrison to house soldiers (along with ammunition) and built an oval fort adjacent to the existing fort built by Kempe Gowda.

Bangalore Fort began in 1537 as a mud fort. The builder was Kempe Gowda I, a vassal of the Vijaynagar Empire and the founder of Bangalore, now Bengaluru. Haider Ali in 1761 replaced the mud fort with a stone fort.

Bangalore Fort - Tipu Sultan's Fort is a popular attraction in the city of Bangalore. Find its address, timings, opening days and main attractions in the fort.

Important details and reviews about Bangalore Fort, bangalore. Get Visiting hours, Entry Fees, Ticket price, Authorization information. Albert Victor Road, Chamrajpet, Near Bangalore Medical College, Bengaluru, Karnataka, 560018, India. Find opening hours and Closing time of Bangalore Fort on myvisitinghours.org

Bangalore Fort began in 1537 as a mud fort.[1] The builder was Kempe Gowda I, a vassal of the Vijaynagar Empire and the founder of Bangalore, now Bengaluru. Haider Ali in 1761 replaced the mud fort with a stone fort. The army of the British East India Company, led by Lord Cornwallis on 21 March 1791 captured the fort in the siege of Bangalore during the Third Mysore War (1790–1792). At the time the fort was a stronghold for Tipu Sultan. Today, the fort's Delhi gate, on Krishnarajendra Road, and two bastions are the primary remains of the fort. A marble plaque commemorates the spot where the British breached fort's wall, leading to its capture. The old fort area also includes Tipu Sultan's Summer Palace, and his armoury. The fort has provided the setting for the treasure hunt in the book Riddle of the Seventh Stone.[2]