About Gingee Fort
The Gingee Fort is located in the Gingee taluk of the Viluppuram district in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. It is also known as the Fort of Vijayanagara, and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The fort is situated on three hills, the last of which is about 400 feet high. The fortifications spread over an area of 9 square kilometers. The fort was built by the Vijayanagara Empire in the 15th century, and was captured by the Marathas in 1750. The British took possession of the fort in 1761. The fort is now in a state of disrepair.FAQ's on Gingee Fort
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Architecture of the Gingee Fort
The architecture of the Gingee Fort is an example of a Hindu temple–fortress hybrid.
Gingee Fort Timings
The Gingee fort is open from 9am to 5pm.
Tips For Visiting Gingee Fort
There is no proper guidance or tourist information office available at Gingee Fort. So, visitors are advised to carry along a map of the fort.
History of Gingee Fort
Gingee Fort is a hill fort located in the town of Gingee in the Viluppuram district of Tamil Nadu, India. The fort is also known as the "Fortress of Gingee" or the "Fort of Thiruvannamalai". The fort is built on three hillocks: Rajagiri, ChinnaGiri, and Bommagiri. The fort is surrounded by a moat and is entered through a gateway on the southeastern side.
How To Reach Gingee Fort
Gingee Fort is situated in the Gingee taluk of Villupuram district, Tamil Nadu, India. The fort is located around 160 kilometres (99 mi) from the state capital Chennai and is connected to the city by a good road. The nearest railway station is Jolarpettai, which is around 25 kilometres (16 mi) from the fort.
