Bangalore Fort Tipu Sultan fort was built by Kempe Gowda I in 1537. Kempe Gowda I, a chieftain of the Vijayanagara Empire, widely held as the founder of modern Bangalore, built a mud fort and established the area around it as Bengaluru Pete, his capital.The now Fort of Bangalore’s history can be traced back to 1537 .
Kempe Gowda with his vision got permission from the King Achutaraya, the ruler of the empire, to build a new city for himself. The King gifted 12 hoblis (revenue subdivisions) with an annual income of 30,000 varahas (gold coins) to Kempe Gowda to meet the expenses of his venture of building a new city.Thereafter, he constructed a mud fort (now in the western part of the city), with a moat surrounding it, and nine large gates.
Legend says that During the construction of the Fort it was said that the southern gate would collapse no sooner than it was built and human sacrifice was indicated to ward off the evil spirits. When Kempe Gowda would not accept human sacrifice, his daughter-in-law, Lakshamma, realising her father-in-Law's predicament, beheaded herself with a sword at the southern gate in the darkness of night. Thereafter, the fort was completed without any mishap. In her memory, Kempe Gowda built a temple in her name in Koramangala.Thus, Kempe Gowda's dream fructified and the Bengaluru Pete evolved around the Mud fort called the Bangalore Fort.
This mud fort was enlarged during Chikkadeva Raya Wodeyar's rule between 1673 AD – 1704 AD. In 1761, it was renovated by Hyder Ali, who made it strong with stones. A part of the fort was subject to bombardment by the British when they fought a battle against Tipu Sultan, son of Hyder Ali. Tippu Sultan repaired the fort later.
In March 1791 the army of the British East India Company led by Lord Cornwallis laid siege to the Bangalore fort during the Third Mysore War. Following tough resistance by the Mysore army led by the Commandant Bahadur Khan, in which over 2000 people were killed, on 21 March the British breached the walls near the Delhi Gate and captured it.
The fort at Bangalore had a perimeter of about one mile; it was of solid masonry, surrounded by a wide ditch which was commanded from 26 towers placed at intervals along the ramparts.
The fort of Bangalore also boasts a spectacular temple of Lord Ganesha Temple built in the year 1790 in the vicinity of the palace.
The fort area also encompasses an art gallery displaying a number of paintings, pictures, photos and delicate carvings of the past era. A must place to visit when in Bangalore.The Tipu Sultan Fort is an iconic monument attracting not only tourist around the year but a place of interest for historians and archaeologist.
At that time the fort was a stronghold for Tipu Sultan. Today, the fort's Delhi gate, on KrishnarajendraRoad, and two bastions are the primary remains of the fort.
A marble plaque commemorates the spot where the British breached fort's wall, leading to its capture. The old fort area also includes Tipu Sultan's Summer Palace, and his armory.
The Tipu’s Fort is situated close to the busy Krishna Rajendra city market at the intersection of Krishna Rajendra Road and Albert Victoria Road. The Tipu’s Fort which is a prominent landmark of the city of Bangalore depicts intricate Islamic style architect.Bangalore Fort Tipu Sultan fort Bangalore tourism Karnataka tourism fort Bengaluru fort tourism.
Kempe Gowda with his vision got permission from the King Achutaraya, the ruler of the empire, to build a new city for himself. The King gifted 12 hoblis (revenue subdivisions) with an annual income of 30,000 varahas (gold coins) to Kempe Gowda to meet the expenses of his venture of building a new city.Thereafter, he constructed a mud fort (now in the western part of the city), with a moat surrounding it, and nine large gates.
Legend says that During the construction of the Fort it was said that the southern gate would collapse no sooner than it was built and human sacrifice was indicated to ward off the evil spirits. When Kempe Gowda would not accept human sacrifice, his daughter-in-law, Lakshamma, realising her father-in-Law's predicament, beheaded herself with a sword at the southern gate in the darkness of night. Thereafter, the fort was completed without any mishap. In her memory, Kempe Gowda built a temple in her name in Koramangala.Thus, Kempe Gowda's dream fructified and the Bengaluru Pete evolved around the Mud fort called the Bangalore Fort.
This mud fort was enlarged during Chikkadeva Raya Wodeyar's rule between 1673 AD – 1704 AD. In 1761, it was renovated by Hyder Ali, who made it strong with stones. A part of the fort was subject to bombardment by the British when they fought a battle against Tipu Sultan, son of Hyder Ali. Tippu Sultan repaired the fort later.
In March 1791 the army of the British East India Company led by Lord Cornwallis laid siege to the Bangalore fort during the Third Mysore War. Following tough resistance by the Mysore army led by the Commandant Bahadur Khan, in which over 2000 people were killed, on 21 March the British breached the walls near the Delhi Gate and captured it.
The fort at Bangalore had a perimeter of about one mile; it was of solid masonry, surrounded by a wide ditch which was commanded from 26 towers placed at intervals along the ramparts.
The fort of Bangalore also boasts a spectacular temple of Lord Ganesha Temple built in the year 1790 in the vicinity of the palace.
The fort area also encompasses an art gallery displaying a number of paintings, pictures, photos and delicate carvings of the past era. A must place to visit when in Bangalore.The Tipu Sultan Fort is an iconic monument attracting not only tourist around the year but a place of interest for historians and archaeologist.
At that time the fort was a stronghold for Tipu Sultan. Today, the fort's Delhi gate, on KrishnarajendraRoad, and two bastions are the primary remains of the fort.
A marble plaque commemorates the spot where the British breached fort's wall, leading to its capture. The old fort area also includes Tipu Sultan's Summer Palace, and his armory.
The Tipu’s Fort is situated close to the busy Krishna Rajendra city market at the intersection of Krishna Rajendra Road and Albert Victoria Road. The Tipu’s Fort which is a prominent landmark of the city of Bangalore depicts intricate Islamic style architect.Bangalore Fort Tipu Sultan fort Bangalore tourism Karnataka tourism fort Bengaluru fort tourism.
