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May 17, 2020, 8 tweets

I Chitradurga fort l Karnataka I

300 years old Carron cannon

ಕನ್ನಡ ನಾಡಿನ ವೀರ ರಮಣಿಯ

ಗಂಡು ಭೂಮಿಯ ವೀರ ನಾರಿಯ

ಚರಿತೆಯ ಸಾರುವ ಕಲ್ಲಿನ ಕೋಟೆ I

ಮದಿಸಿದ ಕರಿಯ ಮದವಡಗಿಸಿದ

ಮದಕರಿನಾಯಕರಾಳಿದ ಕೋಟೆ l

ಶೌರ್ಯ ತ್ಯಾಗದ ಪ್ರತೀಕ ಏಳು ಸುತ್ತಿನ ಕೋಟೆ I ಚಿತ್ರದುರ್ಗ I

The finest of the surviving forts in #Karnataka ruled by Madakari Nayakas, feudal chieftains of Vijaynagara kings 16th century, #Chitradurga fort has seven concentric walls for protection and 18 temples in the fort.The oldest Hidimbeshwara temple of Mahabharata epic significance.

📷 Cc : Incredible Karnataka. ಚಿತ್ರದುರ್ಗ instagram.

Onake Obavva was the fiercest women patriot warrior of Chitradurga, who fought the army of Hyder Ali, single handedly with a
pestle (Onake in Kannada)

ಒನಕೆ ಓಬವ್ವ is celebrated with female warriors of Karnataka Kittur Chennamma, Keladi Chennamma, Abbakka Rani. Belvadi mallamma

Chandravalli : an archaeological site, materials belonging to the Hoysalas, Satavahanas & Roman Coins were found.
Adumalleshwara : Lord Shiva cave temple
Ankali Mutt: Panchalingeswara temple located between 2 massive rocks has Kannada inscriptions 1286 AD.
#chitradurgafort KA

Obavva has been the icon of bravery & epitome of Kannada female pride. She resisted the attack on Madakari Nayaka’s Chitradurga fort in 1779 before taken over by Hyder Ali,Tipu's father.
Let's celebrate local heroin, not the tyrants!
ಚಿತ್ರದುರ್ಗ ಕೋಟೆ ಕಾಯ್ದ ತಾಯಿ ಒನಕೆ #ಓಬವ್ವ ಜಯಂತಿ.

Breathtaking view of Chitradurga Fort! Great photography by @prapture101 Sir
ನಮ್ಮ ದುರ್ಗ ದ ಕೋಟೆಯ ಸುಂದರ ಚಿತ್ರಗಳಿಗೆ ಧನ್ಯವಾದ.

All pics credit to @prapture101 Sir.. Thank u for the Amazing view of Chitradurga fort, Stunning pics

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