Forts to Explore in Medak

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Medak

Traces of Neolithic and Megalithic culture was found at Edithanur and Wargal village hillocks in the district.

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Forts to Explore in Medak

Medak Fort

The fort was built in the 12th century during the reign of the Kakatiyan ruler, Pratapa Rudra. The fort was originally known as Methuku durgam, which denotes cooked rice. The fort was the command post for the rulers of Kakatiyas and also for the Qutub Shahis who ruled the area. It is a huge structure located on the top of a hill. One has to climb more than 500 steps to reach the top of the fort, which occupies 100 acres on the hilly area. Medak Fort is noted for its architectural magnificence.

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