Chitradurga District

Chitradurga District

History:

Chitradurga is recognized as a land of courage and chivalry. An edict by Emperor Ashoka near Bharamagiri reveals that Chitradurga was part of the Maurya dynasty in the 3rd century BC. was. After the fall of the Maurya dynasty, the land was under the control of dynasties such as the Rashtrakuta, Charkya, and Hoysala dynasties. The most prominent of the feudal chiefs was Madakari Nayaka, who proclaimed the suzerain and consolidated power after the collapse of the Vijayanagar Empire. The town and fort of Chitradurga were also besieged by Haider Ali's army.

Famous for ?

Chitradurga is the main tourist center of Karnataka. The town is famous for its 15th-century fortress, locally known as Carina Court or Stone Fortress.

Area: 

The total area of the area is 8440km2.

Subdistricts:

Chitradurga has a total of 6 subdistricts.

Villages:

There are a total of 190 villages in this area.

Cities:

There are a total of 8 cities in this area.