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On your trip to
Madikeri, the capital of the idyllic and exquisitely beautiful Coorg, make sure
you don't miss out on visiting the Madikeri Fort. Mudduraja first built the
Madikeri Fort as a mud fort in the last quarter of the 17th century. He also
built a palace inside the fort. Tipu Sultan, who named the site as Jaffarabad,
eventually rebuilt it in granite. Madikeri Fort, built of brick and mortar, had
witnessed several fierce battles. In 1790, Doddavira Rajendra took control of
the fort. Consequently, Lingarajendra Wodeyar II renovated the palace in
1812-1814.
In the north-east corner
at the entrance are two life size masonry elephants and a church is present in
the south-east corner. This Fort houses a temple, a chapel, prison and a small
museum. The fort offers panoramic views of the city from its walls. This is a
fort with archaeological value and a marvel of architecture. The centuries old
Madikeri Fort with its stone ramparts now houses the prison, a temple, a
chapel, a small museum, and assorted government offices.
A
symbol of explicit architectural splendour and archaeological worth, the
Madikeri Fort is a must-visit, especially for those who have a fascination for
historical monuments and locations. |
| Category: Outdoor | | Type: Forts | | Click here to go back to Coorg Attractions » |
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| Articles and Blogs | | Coorg Information - Kodagu is derived from the word Kodava, Kod means 'give' and avva means 'mother', i.e mother Kaveri, the river Kaveri.
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