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NIZAMABAD FORT

Nizamabad, Telangana, India

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Nizamabad Fort is one of the important historical monuments of the Nizamabad city. It is an ancient fort was built by the Rashtrakuta kings who ruled this region. This magnificent fort was occupied by Allauddin Khilji, followed by the Bahamanis, Qutub Shahis and eventually by Mughals. The fort standing on a small hill at an altitude of about 300 meters has an entrance with a huge arch shaped gate made of stone. The fort went through few changes over the centuries. Dating back to the 10th century, the colossal fort is encircled by fortifications and bastions. The present fort has a wide area encircled by masonry walls along with huge bastions at the corners. The inner part of the fort reflects the Nizam style of architecture with spacious halls and a summer house.

Interesting Facts

  • The fort offers an excellent panoramic view of the Nizamabad city and its surroundings. Other major attractions of the fort include a jail, a mosque and a Rama Temple.

Suggested time duration

2 Hours

Crowded Period

Weekend

Best Season To Visit

March to July

Do's & Dont's

  • Tourists are advised to hire approved guides & photographers who exhibit their identity cards.
  • Do not enter restricted zone, which is meant for your safety.
  • Please avoid carrying big bags and books inside the monument, this may increase your security check time.
  • Avoid touching & scratching the walls & surfaces of the monument as these are heritage sites and need special care.
  • Visitors are requested not to make noise inside the monument.

Architecture

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Timings

Day Start Time End Time Adult Entry Fee Child Entry Fee
All Days
 08:00 AM 07:00 PM Free Free

Transport Connections

Name Distance Contact Number
Nizamabad Bus Stand
2.7 KM 040-30102829
Nizamabad Junction
3.3 KM 139
Rajiv Gandhi International Airport
188 KM 040-66546370

What to Carry

  • Carry water bottle & snacks.

Suitable For

Adults Children Infants

Facilities

Toilets Restaurants

Parking

Parking is available for 10 Cars.

Nearest Town

Town Name Distance
Nizamabad 2.4 KM

Nearest Temples

SRI NEELAKANTESWARA SWAMY TEMPLE
 Kanteshwar, Nizambad, Telangana, India

Sun rays fall on The Siva Linga only on the Rathasaptami Day

Distance: 4.6 KM

Nearest Attractions

MuseumDISTRICT HERITAGE ARCHAEOLOGICAL MUSEUM NIZAMABAD
  Khaleelwadi, Nizamabad, Telangana, India

Constructed in 1936 by 8th Nizam, Mir Osman Ali Khan

Distance:3 KM

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NIZAMABAD FORT

Nizamabad Fort, Quilla Road, Mujahed Nagar, Nizamabad, Telangana, India

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