Ranjankudi Fort
Ranjankudi Fort is a 15th-century fortress located about 16 km (9.9 mi) north of the town of Perambalur in Tamil Nadu, India. The fort is located 16 km (9.9 mi) north of Perambalur in NH 45 in the South Indian state of Tamil Nadu. It is located 253 km (157 mi) away from the state capital Chennai and 70 km (43 mi) from Trichy.The fort was constructed by Vijayanagar Nayaka Kings. Then occupied by Nawab of the Carnatic. Ranjakudi fort was the focus point during the Battle of Valikondah during 1751, when the British troops supported by Mohammed Ali won over the French supported by Chanda Sahib. The fort is oblong in shape with semicircular bastions, a moat encircling it and three fortifications at different levels, built with cut stone blocks. The fort has a palace, residence buildings, underground chamber and an underground passage that links Pettai (the top level) with Kottai Medu (lower level). The fort, in modern times, is maintained and administered by the Archaeological Survey of India. The fort is one of the prominent tourist destinations in Perambalur.
Cities near by Ranjankudi Fort, perambalur
| City | Distance |
|---|---|
Kulittalaito Ranjankudi Fort distance | 60.725 km |
Musirito Ranjankudi Fort distance | 56.715 km |
Tiruchirappallito Ranjankudi Fort distance | 38.327 km |
Tattayyangarpettaito Ranjankudi Fort distance | 48.504 km |
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Ranjankudi Fort is a 15th-century fortress located about 16 km (9.9 mi) north of the town of Perambalur in Tamil Nadu, India. The fort is located 16 km (9.9 mi) north of Perambalur in NH 45 in the South Indian state of Tamil Nadu. It is located 253 km (157 mi) away from the state capital Chennai and 70 km (43 mi) from Trichy.The fort was constructed by Vijayanagar Nayaka Kings. Then occupied by Nawab of the Carnatic. Ranjakudi fort was the focus point during the Battle of Valikondah during 1751, when the British troops supported by Mohammed Ali won over the French supported by Chanda Sahib. The fort is oblong in shape with semicircular bastions, a moat encircling it and three fortifications at different levels, built with cut stone blocks. The fort has a palace, residence buildings, underground chamber and an underground passage that links Pettai (the top level) with Kottai Medu (lower level). The fort, in modern times, is maintained and administered by the Archaeological Survey of India. The fort is one of the prominent tourist destinations in Perambalur.