Madikeri Fort
Sugato TripathySugato Tripathy/Guest Contributor/SIGHTSEEING IN COORG/ Created : Apr 26, 2017, 11:30 IST
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Though nothing as grand as many of the famous forts of India, it expresses solidarity with its counterparts when it comes to passing of the baton from one ruler to another in its history of existence.
Though nothing as grand as many of the famous forts of India, it expresses solidarity with its counterparts when it comes to passing of the baton from one ruler to another in its history of existence. Read less
Though nothing as grand as many of the famous forts of India, it expresses solidarity with its counterparts when it comes to passing of the baton from one ruler to another in its history of existence. Built in the 17th century by Muddu Raja (king of Coorg), it went on to be captured by Tipu Sultan and then reconquered by a Hindu king Lingarajendra Wodeyar II, before falling into the hands of the British Empire; a fact which precisely explains the presence of a church (St.Marks) inside the fort complex. Though crumbled at most parts, the fort walls still stand tall and offer some vantage points to see the town of Madikeri.Refrain from posting comments that are obscene, defamatory or inflammatory, and do not indulge in personal attacks, name calling or inciting hatred against any community. Help us delete comments that do not follow these guidelines by marking them offensive. Let's work together to keep the conversation civil.
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