Malliabad

Malliabad is 5 km from Raichur, it has historical fort and monuments. Excavation site os Archaeological Department, research, conservation and restoration works are in progress, seeking help from Kannada University Hampi.

Malliabad
Malliabad Location in Karnataka, India
Coordinates: 16.2°N 77.37°E
Country	India
State	Karnataka
Region	Bayaluseeme
District	Raichur district
Languages
• Official	Kannada
Time zone	UTC+5:30 (IST)
PIN	584101
Telephone code	91 8532
Vehicle registration	KA-36
Website	raichur.nic.in

Malliabad Fort

The Malliabad fort has the importance in the history of Raichur and North Karnataka. The ruined Vishnu temple and a pair of life sized elephants carved in white granite are located in the fort, State Department of Archaeology declared as a protected historical monument. built during the 13th Century (1294 A.D) by the Kakatiyas of Warrangal and also associated with the Vijayanagar Empire. In 1520 A.D.Krishnadevaraya stayed here along with his army during the Battle of Raichur against Adilshahis.[1]

Life sized elephants

There are two life sized elephants carved in white granite[2][3] was found in the Malliabad Fort and these are under the supervision of Government authorities, these are from the period of the Vijayanagar Empire. Initially the elephants were placed in front of the Vishnu temple, once adorned the gateway of the Malliabad Fort.[4]

See also

• Forts of Karnataka
• North Karnataka
• Kakatiyas
• Raichur

References

1. "Research on fort in Malliabad soon". Retrieved 24 April 2013.
2. "Marred by vandalism and neglect". Retrieved 24 April 2013.
3. "Monuments in a state of neglect". Retrieved 24 April 2013.
4. "Provide security to historical monuments, says sangha". Retrieved 25 April 2013.