Location
The Gadwal Fort is located near Gadwal town, between Hyderabad and Kurnool at a distance of 16 km from Erravelli Junction on Bangalore-Hyderabad NH 7.
Description
The Gadwal Fort was constructed in the 17th Century, by then ruler and strongman of Gadwal called Peda Soma Bhupaludu (Somanadri). Even today, the large fortified walls and moats continue to make the Fort strong and impregnable. Significant structures within the fort precincts include the Sri Chennakesava Swamy Temple, Sri Ramalayam, Sri Venugopala Swamy temple, and a stepwell.
The ruler Pedda Soma Bhupala had defeated the Nawab of Kurnool then and brought a 32-feet long Cannon as a symbol of victory, which is one of the biggest in India and is still seen in the fort.
Existing Condition
The fort walls are in ruins while the inner palace complexes are in various states of decay.
Archive
References
https://tourism.telangana.gov.in/forts/GadwalFort
Contributors
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