Caption Warangal Fort Telangana India.
Caption Warangal Fort Telangana.
Caption Warangal Fort Telangana India.
Telangana is known for its craftsmanship, sculpture, architecture and faith in Shaivism since ancient times. The Warangal trip proved to be extremely exciting and important.
Warangal was ruled by Yadava Kings and Prolaraju a Kakatiyan ruler got the controle of Warangal and established Warangal City, it was known as Oragallu or Ekasilanagara, was the iconic Capital of Kakatiya in 12th-century during the reign of Ganpatideva who shifted the Capital from Hanamkonda to Warangal and after his death Rudra Amma ruled and did many expansions and alterations. Later Rudra Pratap whose reign is known as golden era.
Three layerd fortification includes the fortress wall with numerous bastions, cardinal lofty gateways and was surrounded by a moat. The security system of this fort was based on triple levels, thus the fort was counted in strong forts. Signifies the essance of early medieval defence architecture. It was a grand fort and beautiful city of South India in its period as mentioned in one Text Kridabhiram. Famous traveller Marco Polo described the charm and grandeur in his travelogue about this fort.
The remains of Svayambhu Temple complex enclosed by four lofty gateways are the finest example of Kakatiyas art and architecture. The important monuments includes Ramalingeswara, Venkateswara, Ekasila Temples and Khush Mahal which was added by Shitab Khan in 1504 AD, in excellent condition and an example of Indo-Saracenic Architecture. Though the maximum structures are turned to ruins but Archaeological Survey of India and Telangana Tourism are working togather to promote the tourism in the newly formed State, as it has a glorious past and potential to attract the tourists interested in heritage art sculpture architecture and in antiquities. Spectators remain spellbound by these ramparts as mostly granite and sand stone was used in construction. Carved pillars, doorjambs, ceilings, and other architectural segments are displayed.
Light and sound shows are held everyday. November to February first show starts at 6:30 pm and March to October timing is 7:00 pm. First show is in English and the second show remain in regional and Hindi languages. Entry fee is affordable. Best time to visit is November to February. It attracts the history buffs wanderers soulseekers heritage art and architecture lovers. Pictures can be viewed at Google Map which were posted by me.