Historical Monuments / Forts / Palaces / Places to Visit in Uttara Kannada

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The structure of Mirjan Fort is developed from mud and laterite stones. It is a blend of Mughal and Deccan architectural style. Mirjan Fort comprises several mainstays and large walls. It possesses four entrances which comprise one chief entrance and three secondary entrances. It is constrained by a spherical channel which was utilised as a defensive method. There are number of well in the fort which are interrelated with the channel. Every entrance of Mirjan Fort comprise extensive stairs that direct to the centre of the building.

Yana Caves are very ancient one. This area was first surveyed by the British East India Company. The British official named Dr. Francis Buchan under took this survey in the year 1801 AD. He was surprised to see this magnificent rear rocks structure. He also found a tribal population surrounded these cave. It was a holly place for these tribal's. Lord Shiva is known to live in caves in the Hindu mythology. These caves also resemble the same like in the Himalayas. There is a natural inclination of day light falling on a Linga like stone here.