110707 - BHUVANAGIRI FORT with principal / Dean (Academics)

VIDEOS

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bQzuGFttOPU

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hF_0aab8CUE

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yKeBP_pPMfM

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8BqLPJ5l5n4

Introduction
Located on a hilltop in Bhongir, the Bhongir Fort is located about 50 kilometers from Hyderabad. It was believed till recent times that the Bhongir Fort was impenetrable and unconquerable.

History of Bhongir Fort, Bhongir
The 12th century fort was built by the Chalukya ruler, Tribhuvanamalla Vikramaditya. The fort showcases extraordinary architecture and geometric excellence.

Description of Bhongir Fort, Bhongir
The fort is built in the shape of an egg. The fort has two entrances which are protected by massive rocks. The fort is encircled in a moat which offers extra security. Other interesting features of the Bhongir Fort are an underground chamber, trap doors and an armory. The fort has a stable, ponds and wells which took care of the water requirements by the inhabitants of the fort.

Bhongir, Bhongiri or Bhuvanagiri is a Mondal and largest municipality in Nalgonda district,Andhra Pradesh, India. It is located in the of (Telangana region. It is on the National Highway 202 about 48 km from the state capital, Hyderabad. The Town is located around the Bhongir Hill. The Hill has a fort built in the period of the King Vikram-aditya. The Hill is more than 500 feet (150 m) high spread about 40 acres (160,000 m²). It has an average elevation of 430 metres (1410 ft)^[1].

Bhongir is famous for its fort, which became prominent during the rule of the Kakatiyas. The Fort was built on an isolated monolithic rock by the Western Chalukya ruler Tri-bhuvana-malla Vikram-aditya VI and was named after him as Tribhuvanagiri. This name gradually became Bhuvanagiri and subsequently Bhongir.

Bhongir fort was built by the Chalukya ruler (Tribhuvanamalla Vikramaditya) in the 12th century. The fort showcases extraordinary architecture and geometric excellence. At the foot of the fortified rocks stands the town of Bhongir, it has a unique egg-shaped construction with two entry points protected by huge rocks, so the fort was considered practically impregnable by invading armies. A moat that encircles the fort, a vast underground chamber, trap doors, an armoury, stables, ponds, wells etc., make for fascinating viewing. The Bala Hisar or citadel on the top of the hill gives a bird's eye view of the neighbouring area. The fort is associated with the rule of the heroic queen Rudra Amma Devi and her grandson Pratapa Rudra. According to legend, there once was an underground corridor connecting Bhongir Fort toGolconda Fort.

There existed a mosque within the fort on the hill. Of that mosque only a few signs are remaining as was many other structures of the fort. The main door of the fort about 500 meters from the base of the fort has many stories related to it about the origin of its wood and size. However after the iron cover of the door was peeled off by the miscreants, the wooden doors were also stolen piece by piece.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bhuvanagiri,_Andhra_Pradesh

http://www.hoparoundindia.com/andhra-pradesh/bhongir-attractions/bhongir-fort.aspx