Chandragiri fort
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Chandragiri Fort built in the 17th century is in Kasargod District of Kerala, south India. It is a large squarish fort by the side of the river Payaswini.
The fort has an eventful history behind it. In earlier days, the river was considered to be the border of two powerful kingdoms - Kolathunadu and Thulunadu. When Thulunadu was captured by the Vijayanagara Emperor, the Kolathunadu kings lost the Chandragiri region to them. During the decline of the Vijayanagara empire the area was administratively looked after by the Ikkeri Naikans. When the Vijayanagara empire fell in the 16th century, Vengappa Naik declared independence. Later Shivappa Naik took over the reins. He built a chain of forts of which Chandragiri is part. [1]
Chandragiri Fort offers a breathtaking view of the river and the Arabian Sea.
For a fort of the same name in Andhra Pradesh please see Chandragiri.
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