Chandragiri Fort, Tirupati

Chandragiri Fort is a historical fort, built in the 11th century located in Chandragiri, Tirupati in Andhra Pradesh, India. Tough mostly associated with Vijayanagara Kings it was built much earlier in 11th century by Yadava Naidu kings.
History
A wall of the fort on the steep hill
Chandragiri was under the rule of Yadava Naidus for about three centuries and came into control of Vijayanagara rulers in 1367. It came into prominence during Saluva Narasimha Rayalu. Later, the most famous Vijayanagara emperor Srikrishna Devaraya, was kept restricted in this fort as a prince, till his coronation at Penukonda. It is also said that he met his future queen Chinna Devi at this fort. Chandragiri was the 4th capital of Vijayanagara Empire, Rayas shifted their capital to here when Golconda sultans attacked Penukonda. In 1646 the fort was annexed to the Golkonda territory and subsequently came under Kingdom of Mysore rule. It went into oblivion from 1792 onward. The Raja Mahal Palace is now an archaeological museum. The palace is an example of Indo-Sarcen architecture of Vijayanagara period. The crowning towers represents the Hindu architectural elements. The palace was constructed using stone, brick, lime mortar and devoid of timber.

The fort is the place where the pact of granting lands for Fort St. George to the British was signed during August 1639.
Built in 1000 AD as fortresses with bastions and a precarious canal, Chandragiri was under the standard of Yadavarayas for around three centuries and came into the control of Vijayanagara rulers in 1367. It ascended into noticeable quality in 1568 AD and stayed as seat of intensity for the later Vijayanagara rulers under whose rule the strengthened territory was additionally expanded and a portion of the brilliant structures and sanctuaries were developed. A portion of the imperative kavyas of Vijayanagara period are said to be made here. In 1646 the post was added into the Golkonda region, in this manner went under Mysore rule till 1792 and went into blankness. Inside the stronghold are seen eight demolished sanctuaries of saivite and vaishnavite pantheons, Raja mahal, Rani mahal and other destroyed structures.
Lord's Palace: One of the best precedents of Indo-Saracenic engineering of Vijayanagara period, this overwhelming three storeyed royal residence decorated by the delegated towers speaking to certain Hindu building components, was built with stone, block, lime mortar and is without timber. The focal pinnacle that spreads durbar lobby ascends through two stories. It is said to be a similar setting where Sri Rangaraya allowed the site of Fort St. George to the British in 1640. The floors are upheld by gigantic columns while the dividers bear fine mortar and stucco enhancements.
Ruler's Palace: Similar to the Kings royal residence in style and technique for execution, this building with ground floor resembling a steady and first floor containing quarters decorated with elaborate sikhara has a level rooftop. In spite of the prevalent view that this place was intended for the ruler or group of concubines, the epigraphical record accessible from the storm cellar talks this building being an officer's quarters.
Raja & Rani Mahal, Chandragiri Fort 

Entrance fee:
Citizens of India and visitors of SAARC (Bangladesh, Nepal, Bhutan, Sri Lanka, Pakistan, Maldives and Afghanistan) and BIMSTEC Countries (Bangladesh, Nepal, Bhutan, Sri Lanka, Thailand and Myanmar) – Rs. 15 per head & Foreigner: Rs.200/-

(Free entry for children below the age of 15)

Entrance fee:
Citizens of India and visitors of SAARC (Bangladesh, Nepal, Bhutan, Sri Lanka, Pakistan, Maldives and Afghanistan) and BIMSTEC Countries (Bangladesh, Nepal, Bhutan, Sri Lanka, Thailand and Myanmar) – Rs. 15 per head & Foreigner: Rs.200/-

(Free entry for children below the age of 15)


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