Badami Fort

Badami Fort was originally built by the Chalukya king Pulakeshi I in 543 AD, and later fortified by Tipu Sultan in the 18th century. Perched atop a cliff, the fort is accompanied by two Shivalaya complexes dating back to the 5th century, along with a 16th-century and a 14th-century watchtower.

The Badami Fort was the Chalukyan capital 540 AD to 757 AD before the place was destroyed by the Pallavas in 642 AD. The Fort was rebuilt by Tipu Sultan during his reign. The Fort is surrounded by double-fortification walls and has chambers for granaries and other fortifications. There is a statue of Nandi, Lord Shiva's bull, at the entrance. The premises even has a large canon. One can view can get a magnificent view of the whole city from the Fort.