#dindigulfort

[theprajna]

The peak of Dindigul fort.. Built by the Vijayanagara kings, this beautiful temple showcases extensive and intricate stone carvings. The deity of the temple was taken away during the rule of Tipu Sultan to prevent spies from entering the fort. Now an abandoned temple, it showcases the beauty of the architectural styles of the past, untouched by modern hands! #dindigulfort #dindigul #fort #malaikottai #peak #historic #architecture #heritage #beautiful #temple #stonecarving #trip #travelogue #travelgram #tamilnadu #southindia #india #incredibleindia #mobilephotography #photography (at Dindigul Fort) https://www.instagram.com/p/B9WCHBDAFva/?igshid=gz7dizuvielc

[theprajna]

The battle-ready Dindigul fort. Originally built by the Madurai Nayaks, it was captured and used by many kings before being handed over to the British, who fortified it with cannons and the other brick structures. Dindigul, being a border location between many ancient kingdoms of South India, became a strategic vantage point in the past. This fort has a number of structures built inside it's walls, ranging from prison cells to army commandments rooms! Most of the structures consist of vaults built underground, with shafts to allow light and ventilation into the space. The fort even has a system in place for rain water harvesting! The ingenious design and well-thought out planning of this fort has truly made it something extraordinary! #dindigulfort #dindigul #fort #malaikottai #historic #architecture #hertiage #monument #beautiful #majestic #vaults #arches #brick #trip #travelogue #travelgram #tamilnadu #southindia #india #incredibleindia #mobilephotography #photography (at Dindigul Fort) https://www.instagram.com/p/B9V5iZWgkxw/?igshid=1sndx7joomz3u