Dharwad Fort — Local services in Karnataka

Nice place of Dharwad actually it is a Monument fort of Dharwad.This 12th century fort has been mostly destroyed; from its structure one can conclude that in its heyday it occupied a massive area and contained numerous government buildings. The name "Dharwad" Fort has some peculiar origin and geographical structure. The name Dharwada means a doorway: a gateway settlement. In accent Dharwad was considered as 'Gadinadu' a place between 'Malinadu'(western moutain) & 'Bailu seema'(plain land), people oftenly use take rest here when they need to travel yellapur & dharwad fort which is constructed to protect military force from enemies. During 12th century in 1403 A.D the ruler 'Dharav' use to conquer this place under vijayanagar rule. And hence the place got from his name as Dharawada & as...

The fort gate which is only remaining part of the Dharwad fort once during the reigns of Adilshahis of Bijapur was a five acre mud and stone fort it used to be a small ammunition depot and medium grainary . To provide support to Adilshahi forces proceeding towards Goa and southern part of Karnataka at that time. It had deep moats from western side present RLS school and Durgadevi mandir and two huge lakes one on north koppadkeri and one on eastern side Moti talab.It was well fortified after Fall of the Adilshahis empire it went to the Mughals ,Marathas ,Hyder and Tipu and finally the British History and archeological enthusiasts can learn a lot...

Fort condition is very poor ..no proper maintenance..road are in bad condition .garbage liquor bottles Avery where.. people openly urinals... Govt should take necessary action to preserve our national...