Attractions Of Mahabalipuram: Vijayanagara Fort

Vijayanagara Fort 

Short Overview:

The ancient Vijayanagar fort on the eastern side of the Chengalpattu town of Kanchipuram district of Mahabalipuram city lies on the National Highway between Tiruchirappalli and Chennai. It is about 30kms away from Mahabalipuram. The tourists can find the remains and ruins of an ancient Vijayanagar fort. To experience the era, a tourist does get attracted in great amount. 

Long Overview:

According to history Chingleput was earlier the capital of the rulers of Vijayanagar Empire. They selected the town as their capital after they lost the Battle of Talikota  in 1565 at the hands of the Deccan sultanates. Later in 1639 a portion of the coastal land was offered by a local governor to the British East India Company. The popular historic monument Vijayanagar fort adorned by a lake was built during the 16th century by the Vijayanagar kings in Chingleput. Now on the historical land of Chengalpattu there are only the remains and wreck of the earlier massive structure is found.  This site is open for tourist to experience the feel of the period. The silk and cotton weaving industry, tanneries, indigo dyeing, a cigar factory also flourished here in the vicinity. Salt was also manufactured along the coast. 

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