Historical Monuments / Forts / Palaces / Places to Visit in Kadapa

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Gandikota Fort is a combination of Islamic and Dravidian architectural style. The location of this fortress is most important to know. Since it was a defensive fort for the protection meant for Telugu peoples of this area. It is built over a hill top bordered by a river, a dense forest cover a Great George and Canyons. The Georges and the river was the main means of water supply and for local transportation activity. The dense forest cover acted as a natural protector from the invaders from the northern rulers. Its canyons acted as a natural trench.

Siddavatam Fort is built in the Hindu architectural pattern. It is a large artillery fortification built over a 13 hectors of land area. This is a unique fort near the River banks of Pennar. This river has a natural Georges and Canyons which are beautifully act as a great natural trench for this land built fortress. It has got two major entrances facing in the opposite direction of each other. This gate way has a very welcoming arch of Gajalakshmi motifs, which is a symbol of prosperity in the Hindu culture. Another important feature of its gate way is the rear adjunct gate known as the Dakshina Kashi.