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Source: The post is based on the article “Kondaveedu Fort’s rich history showcased in new gallery” published in “The Hindu” on 10th November 2023
Why in the News?
The Kondaveedu Fort in Andhra Pradesh is hosting a cultural gallery showcasing its rich historical significance from the 13th to the 20th century.
Where is Kondaveedu Fort?
| Specifications | Details |
| Located in | Guntur,Andhra Pradesh |
| Constructed by | Prolaya Vema Reddi |
| Significance: | (1) The fort was once the capital of the Reddi dynasty between 1328 and 1482 shifting from their former capital at Addanki. (2) It was then taken over by the Vijayanagara emperor Krishnadevaraya in 1516. (3) The Golconda Sultans fought for the fort and Sultan Quli Qutb Shah captured it in 1579 and renamed it as Murtazanagar. (4) The fort came under the control of the French colonists in 1752 when it was extensively fortified. (5) It passed on to the British East India Company who got control of the fort in 1788 but abandoned it in the early 19th century in favour of Guntur. |
UPSC Syllabus: Art and Culture
