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    Vijaydurga Fort, also known as Victory Fort, situates in Kondapalli village of Krishna district in Andhra Pradesh, India.

The Reddy dynasty of the Kondaveedu region built the fort in the 14th century. It is a three-tiered fortification that sprawls over a hill, rising to a height of about 560 meters above sea level.

 

    Vijaydurga Fort has religious and historic importance. They used it as a military base, & it played a key role during the British era.  The British held the fort for a brief period during the Indian R rebellion of 1857.

 

   It is also believed that fort housed one of the biggest artillery arsenals of the region.

     Today, the vijaydurga fort is a popular tourist destination and attracts visitors for its rich history, stunning architecture, and breathtaking views of the surrounding landscape.

 

History

     In addition to its military history, the Fort also has religious significance. Legend has it that Lord Krishna came to visit his friends, Kuchela, at the site where they built the fort..  Kuchela was a poor Brahmin who lived in the area and Lord Krishna came to help him in his time of need.

 

    The Fort has a unique history .  The Reddy dynasty of Kondaveedu built it in the 14th century as a military base to protect the region from foreign invasions.  The fort was strategically located on top of a hill from where it was easy to monitor the movements of the enemy.

 

     During the British era, the fort played a key role in several battles. The British occupied it during  Indian Rebellion of 1857,  they used it as a stronghold. As part of their policy to prevent future rebellions, they dismantled the fort.

 

     Today the Fort is an important historical site and popular tourist attraction. Visitors can explore the fort take in stunning views of the surrounding landscape.

 

    The fort also has an interesting feature the Kondapalli toys that artisans make in th nearby village of Kondapalli. They make these toys of lightweight wood, and they are known for their intricate designs and vibrant colors.

 

Near Resort to Visit Vijaya Durga Fort  

 

  •  Haailand Resort
  • Location: NH 5 Near NRI Hospital, Vijayawada
  • Price: Starting from Rs 5,000 per night

 

  • Pride Inn Resort
  • Location: 54-15, 18/4, Guru Nanak Colony Road, Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh
  • Price: Starting from Rs 3,500 per night

 

  • Haritha Hill Resort
  • Location: Araku Valley, Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh 520012
  • Price: Starting INR 4,000 per night

 

 

Place to Visit  Near Vijay Durga Fort 

 

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  • Location Old city Hyderabad
  • Height max – 56 Metres (184 fit).
  • Golkunda Fort
  • Location Ibrahim Bagh, Hyderabad Telangana 50008.