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Devanahalli Fort

 

Devanahalli, located at a distance of around 35 km from Bengaluru city, was part of many empires like the Gangas, Rashatrakutas, Nolamba, Pallavas, Cholas, Hoysalas and the Vijayanagara rulers. It is a famous tourist place for its Fort as well as for being the birthplace of Tipu Sultan, who was born in 1750. The birthplace of Tipu Sultan is located very close to the Devanahalli Fort and is a small pillared enclosure; with the area around the enclosure known as Khas Bagh. It is believed that the initial mud fort here was constructed around 1501. Subsequently, in 1747, the fort passed into the hands of Wadiyars of Mysore, Marathas and later came under the control of Haider Ali and Tipu Sultan. The roughly oval east-oriented fortification has as many as 12 semi-circular bastions. A spacious battlement is provided towards the inner side of the fortification. The fort is provided with entrances in east and west decorated with cut plaster work.