Khammam Fort
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Khammam Fort is a fort in the city of Khammam, Telangana, India constructed by Musunuri Nayaks. It served as an impregnable citadel during various regimes of different dynasties, including the Musunuri Nayaks, Qutb Shahi’s and Asaf Jahis. The fort was situated in a very vast area in the heart of the City of Khammam. It was notified as a protected monument by the Archaeology Department several decades ago. Despite decades of neglect, the historical edifice, which once flourished with regal opulence, presents its alluring charm due to its architectural splendor.
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Khammam Fort | |
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Part of Stambhadri Hills | |
Khammam, Telangana, India | |
Location in Telangana | |
Coordinates | 17.245012°N 80.146736°E / 17.245012; 80.146736 |
Type | Hill Fort |
Height | 867 metres (2,844 ft) |
Site information | |
Owner | Government of India |
Controlled by | Musunuri Nayaks 1210 A. D. - 1369 A. D.
Gurijala Nayaks 1369 A. D. - 1433 A. D. Independent rulers 1512 A. D. -1515 A.D Sri Krishnadevaraya of Tuluva Dynasty 1515 A.D for a brief period Qutb Shahi dynasty 1518 A.D - 1687 A.D Mughal Empire 1687 A.D - 1707 A.D Asaf Jahi Dynasty 1707 A.D-1948 A.D ![]() |
Open to the public | Yes |
Condition | Declared Protected Monument by Archaeological Survey of India in 2005. Mostly Destroyed. |
Site history | |
Built by | Musunuri Nayaks |
In use | Tourism |
Materials | Stone, Limestone mortar |
Battles/wars | Musunuri Nayaks, Gurijala Nayaks, Qutub Shahis, Aurangazeb, Sri Krishnadevaraya and Local Rulers |
Events | Stambhadri Sambaralu,1000 Year Celebrations of Khammam Khilla |
Garrison information | |
Occupants | Musunuri Nayaks - 1210 A. D. - 1369 A. D.
Gurijala Nayaks 1369 A. D. - 1433 A. D. Krishna Deva Raya of Tuluva Dynasty, Shitab Khan - 1515 A.D - 1518 A.D Qutb Shahi dynasty- 1518 A.D - 1687 A.D Aurangazeb of the Mughal Empire - 1687 A.D - 1707 A.D Asaf Jahi Dynasty - 1707–1948 A.D |