Tuesday, February 3, 2015

Nagara Fort, Hosanagara

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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