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Gandikota Fort
Erramalai Hills Range,Gandikota, Kadapa, IndiaAbout
The fort of Gandikota is situated on the edge of a gorge, between hills of the Erramala Range and is hence named so, Gandi meaning gorge and Kota meaning fort in Telugu. The fort is protected by an 8 km long perimeter wall, making it one of the largest forts in India and is also additionally protected from 3 sides by the gorge, making it very well secured. Within the fort are a few temples, a granary, a masjid, a palace and a few more structures. The temples are particularly known for their architecture, composed of many fine sculptures and carvings in the Vijayanagara style. The many viewpoints in the fort afford panoramic views of the surrounding hill forests, plateaus, the gorge and the Pennar River flowing through it.
