Khammam Fort

Khammam Fort
Part of Stambhadri Hills
Khammam District, Telangana
Khammam Fort view from bottom
Khammam Fort Location in Telangana
Coordinates	17°14′43″N 80°08′48″E / 17.24528°N 80.14667°ECoordinates: 17°14′43″N 80°08′48″E / 17.24528°N 80.14667°E
Type	Hill Fort
Height	867 metres (2,844 ft)
Site information
Owner	Government of India
Controlled by	Archaeological Survey of India
Open to the public	Yes
Condition	Restored, Cultural Heritage
Site history
Built	950 AD
Built by	Kakatiya Dynasty
In use	Abandoned in late 19th century, Tourism
Materials	Stone
Garrison information
Occupants	Kakatiya Dynasty, Reddy Dynastry, Qutub Shahi (16th century), Asaf Jahi (17th century)

Construction of the Khammam Fort was initiated around 950 AD when the Telugu area (now Telangana) was ruled by the Kakatiya dynasty (10th – 13th century). Later, Musunuri Nayaks and Velama kings were involved in the construction of the fort situated on the hill. It was completed in the year 1000 and was under control of Reddy dynasty. Subsequently the Qutb Shahi kingdom (1531) developed further both Khammam Fort and other parts of the region.

Khammam Fort represents both Hindu and Muslim architectural influences. The fort has celebrated 1000 years of existence and is set to become a major tourist spot in southern India. It is developed as a tourist spot by the government.^[1]

Architecture

This fort was built with granite and has an area of around 4 square kilometers, has 10 endpoints. And it has a Masjed and Mahal (palace) including Ashoor Khanas built and renovated by Nawab Shoukat Jung Hussam Ud Doulah and his son Nawab Kazim Jung and grand son Nawab Mohd Shabbir Hussain Khan Azm. Every year celebrations are being done in the name of 'Stambhadri Sambaralu'.

Related Places

There is a mosque inside the Khammam Fort's outer wall which is quite famous. It has been renovated and a huge minar was constructed.

This is the Masjid inside Khammam Khilla .

References=

1. "Kammam Fort, AP Tourism". Retrieved 18 November 2013.