Kabbaldurga is a ruined fort located in Ramanagara district, Karnataka. It is at a distance of 75 km from Bangalore.[1] Murari Rao Ghorpade, 18th century Maratha chieftain who controlled Gooty was defeated by Hyder Ali in 1776 AD and kept in Kabbaldurga fort till death.[2] Murari Rao surrendered and sent to this fort along with his family members.[3] During British Raj, convicts were thrown off the cliff of this port, as a punishment.[4] As it is near Bangalore, it is a favourite trekking destination, which is a relatively easy trekking and night trekking is also undertaken by private groups.[1] Old and crumbling buildings on top of the fort represent a prison, garrison, ammunition storage godown and there are small temples of Bheemalilngeshwara and Kabbalamma temple.

References

  1. 1 2 Datta, Sravasti (16 February 2016). "Trek Thrills". The Hindu. Retrieved 2 August 2018.
  2. ↑ Srinivasaraju, Sugatha (26 July 2010). "Monitor's Hold". Outlook. Retrieved 1 August 2018.
  3. ↑ Prashanth, K.C. (2003). "Haidar and Trichinolopally in the Writings of C.Hayavadana Rao". The Quarterly Journal of the Mythic Society. Bangalore, India. 94 (3–4): 189. Retrieved 2 August 2018.
  4. ↑ "The Miraculous Shakthi Goddess of Kabbalu Village – Shree Kabbalamma!". Citykemp.com. 25 November 2017. Retrieved 2 August 2018.


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