Andhra
Pradesh Monuments
Kondapalli Fort, Vijayawada
The fort is located 16 km away towards West from Vijayawada City and is built
on a hill. Prolaya Vema Reddy, constructed this fort during 14th Century. Later
came under the rule of the Qutubshahis who strengthened and eloborated by adding
new structures.
Near
the fort, there is a Dargah of a Persian Saint, Gareeb Saheeb. A legend goes
that the palace women and the saint were always at loggerheads. Unable to bear
the trouble, the queen of the palace ordered the beheading of the Saint. Even
after he was beheaded the Saint fought valiantly and dragged the fort soldiers
to a distance of 20 km without his head.
How to Reach This Place
Road : Vijayawada is located 275 Kms from Hyderabad. It is well connected
by Road.
Rail : Vijayawada Railwaystation.
Air : Hyderabad Airport.
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