Country India Region Bayaluseeme Time zone IST (UTC+5:30) | State Karnataka District Raichur district PIN 584101 | |
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Malliabad is 5 km from Raichur, it has historical fort and monuments. Excavation site os Archaeological Department, research, conservation and restoration works are in progress, seeking help from Kannada University Hampi.
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Malliabad Fort
The Malliabad fort has the importance in the history of Raichur and North Karnataka. The ruined Vishnu temple and a pair of life sized elephants carved in white granite are located in the fort, State Department of Archaeology declared as a protected historical monument. built during the 13th Century (1294 A.D) by the Kakatiyas of Warrangal and also associated with the Vijayanagar Empire. In 1520 A.D.Krishnadevaraya stayed here along with his army during the Battle of Raichur against Adilshahis.
Life sized elephants
There are two life sized elephants carved in white granite was found in the Malliabad Fort and those are under the supervision of Government authorities, those are exiting from the period of Vijayanagar Empire. Initially the elephants were placed in front of Vishnu temple, once adorned the gateway of the Malliabad Fort.