Malliabad

Malliabad is 5 km from Raichur, it has historical fort and monuments. Excavation site os Archaeological Department, research, conservation and restoration works are in progress, seeking help from Kannada University Hampi.

Main articles: Raichur Doab and Battle of Raichur

Malliabad
Malliabad
Location in Karnataka, India
Coordinates: 16.2°N 77.37°E / 16.2; 77.37
Country India
StateKarnataka
RegionBayaluseeme
DistrictRaichur district
Languages
 • OfficialKannada
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)
PIN
584101
Telephone code91 8532
Vehicle registrationKA-36
Websiteraichur.nic.in

Malliabad Fort

The Malliabad fort has the importance in the history of Raichur and North Karnataka. The ruined Vishnu temple and a pair of life sized elephants carved in white granite are located in the fort, State Department of Archaeology declared as a protected historical monument. built during the 13th Century (1294 A.D) by the Kakatiyas of Warrangal and also associated with the Vijayanagar Empire. In 1520 A.D.Krishnadevaraya stayed here along with his army during the Battle of Raichur against Adilshahis.[1]

Life sized elephants

There are two life sized elephants carved in white granite[2][3] was found in the Malliabad Fort and those are under the supervision of Government authorities, those are exiting from the period of Vijayanagar Empire. Initially the elephants were placed in front of Vishnu temple, once adorned the gateway of the Malliabad Fort.[4]

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See also

References
  1. "Research on fort in Malliabad soon". Retrieved 24 April 2013.
  2. "Marred by vandalism and neglect". Retrieved 24 April 2013.
  3. "Monuments in a state of neglect". Retrieved 24 April 2013.
  4. "Provide security to historical monuments, says sangha". Retrieved 25 April 2013.
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