In the early 18th century, the Raja of Challapalli, Yaralagadda Ankineedu Prasad built Challapalli. The village of Challapalli developed around the palace and became the capital for the Devarkota Estate. The last crowned monarch of Challapalli was Yarlagadda Sivaram Prasad (1906–1976). As of 2012, the royal family members no longer reside in the fort. Yarlagadda Rajas of the Challapalli fort and Zamindari were the rulers in this area from the 15th century until recently when the Kingdom was disbanded due to the land Cease Act of the...
Read moreThis fort is located in challapalli which is 23km far from machilipatnam. It is good place to visit. After entering in to the fort, we can see kings photos from centuries who ruled challapalli. We are not allowed to go up because government banned it. We can see kings letters also which they written that time. We can also see some sword's and sculptures. In front of the front, swimming pool is located which is unused now. Beside kingss fort, queens fort is there but no allow to this. Finally, we will get nice experience...
Read moreFort is very good but their manitance n way of receiving and talking manners are very poor literally bad ...there is no board or nothing about wearing cheppals inside or not...but they behaving in an agressive manner if u asked them any guidance ...we faced a bitter experience at this site when we visited this place a week ago...atleast they have to arrange some kind of hordings like that to get an idea about their policies regarding visit of...
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