Nagara is a small town in Hosanagara which
has a fort built by Keladi rulers. This fort was built in 16th century.
Nagara was the last capital of Keladi
rulers. Nagara Fort is also called as Shivappa Nayaka fort which was once
surrounded by thick green forest. 'Nagara' means city in Kannada.
The Fort is built on a small hillock.
The fort is in ruins now. Small ponds inside the fort called Akka thangi kola is
worth seeing.
Start from Hosanagara and drive for 17
km to reach Nagara fort. It is 84 km from Shivamogga which is the district
headquarters.
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