Nizamabad Fort is located in Nizamabad district of Andhra Pradesh.
The place is located some 200 kilometres far from the capital city, that is Hyerabad and towards the north west of it.
The place lies close to the Maharashtra state border.
Nizamabad Fort was built in 10th century A.D. on top of a hillock that lies to the south west of the town.
The fort was built by the Rashtraputha rulers who occupied the lands at that time.
The fort stands at an elevation of about 300 metres.
The fort has been occupied by great many rulers due to the constant change of the ruling power in the region.
A number of additions were made to the original fort from time to time.
Nizamabad Fort is known for its historical importance and some religious sites located within the fort compound.
There is a Rama Temple built within the fort premises which is very popular
. The temple built by the famous king Chatrapathi Shivaji features spacious corridors, mundaps and mahamundaps.
Also located in the fort are some ancient artifacts belonging to an ancient Jain dynasty.
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