Kate Sharma
Chandragiri is famous for the historical fort, built in the 11th century, and the Raja Mahal Palace within it. Chandragiri was under the rule of the Yadava Naidus for about three centuries and came under the control of Vijayanagar rulers in 1367. It came into prominence during the reign of Saluva Narasimha Rayalu. Chandragiri was the 4th capital of the Vijayanagar Empire. Rayas shifted the capital to Chandragiri when the Golconda sultans attacked Penukonda. In 1646, the fort was annexed to the Golkonda territory and subsequently came under Mysore rule. It went into oblivion from 1792 onward. The fort encircles eight ruined temples of Saivite and Vaishnavite pantheons, Raja Mahal, Rani Mahal and other ruined structures.