{"id":14735,"date":"2018-04-20T15:01:19","date_gmt":"2018-04-20T09:31:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/blog\/?p=14735"},"modified":"2025-06-02T12:24:17","modified_gmt":"2025-06-02T06:54:17","slug":"forts-in-bangalore","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/blog\/forts-in-bangalore\/","title":{"rendered":"The 8 Forts in Bangalore You Absolutely Must Visit"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Bangalore does not receive the attention it deserves for its historical sites. This is a shame, because, while they are few in number, their stories are truly captivating. For example, did you know that Kempe Gowda I established Bangalore way back in 1537 with a mud fort that is today called Bangalore Fort? Find out more about all the interesting forts in Bangalore, and around.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Best Forts Near Bangalore<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

1. Bangalore Fort<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Bangalore Fort, Bangalore<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Our first fort is in the heart of the city. Rightly named Bangalore Fort, this former mud fort has a rich history. It was built by Kempe Gowda I and later further developed by Haider Ali. While it was once a vast fort with a huge coverage, what remains of the fort today is only the Delhi Gate as the rest was brought down by the British. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tourists come to look at the remains, in particular, the marble plaques with interesting historical facts written on them, throughout the year. There is a small garden inside the fort and a closed house that is a good backdrop for a photograph. The fort is known for its huge iron cannons with cannonballs that date back to the times of Tipu Sultan. These canons were excavated in 2012. <\/p>\n\n\n\n