Medak Fort

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About 75 km from Hyderabad this magnificent fort with five sturdy cascading walls, on a scenic hillock is said to have been built by the Kakatiyas. The hill is encircled by two of the five massive walls. Bastions can be seen at the entrance of each gateway. A flight of steps has been cut the fort. The fort also encompasses a beautiful grand Mosque built in the 17th century, a gorgeous palace known as the Mubark - Mahal, granaries where sumptuous heaps of grains were stored and beautiful stone houses which were the residences of the olden military commanders. The gracious incline of the hill is embellished with Hindu-temple carvings. The carving of Kakatiyan emblem 'Gandabherunda' a double-headed eagle can also be seen.

This wonderful fort is situated about 75 km from Hyderabad. It has with five sturdy cascading walls on a scenic hillock. The Kakatiyas are said to have built this fort. The two of the five massive walls surrounds this hill. At the entrance of each gateway, the bastions can be seen. A flight of steps has been cut on the rocks for access in and out of the fort. A beautiful mosque of the 17thcentury can be seen inside the fort. There is also a gorgeous palace known as the 'Mubark Mahal' inside the fort. The beautiful stone houses contain the granaries, which were earlier the residences of the olden military commanders. The fort walls are adorned with Hindu-temple carvings. The carving of Kakatiyan emblem 'Gandabherunda', a double headed eagle can also be seen.