Bengaluru Fort

Bengaluru Fort is a historic fort located in the KR Market area of central Bengaluru, Karnataka. Originally built as a mud fort in 1537 by Kempe Gowda I, founder of Bengaluru, it was later rebuilt in stone in 1761 by Hyder Ali. Only remnants including the Delhi Gate, bastions and fort walls survive today. Protected by the Archaeological Survey of India, it is notable for its granite architecture and association with Tipu Sultan.

Visitors can expect to see the preserved remains of the historic fort in a busy urban setting near KR Market. The main surviving structure is the Delhi Gate with its massive wooden doors and stone bastions, along with sections of granite fort walls. Inside the fort precinct are the Kote Ganapathy Temple and Kote Venkataramana Temple. The adjacent Tipu Sultan's Summer Palace is often visited together. The site is compact, open-air, and primarily for sightseeing, photography and heritage exploration.

Originally constructed as a mud fort in 1537 by Kempe Gowda I, the founder of Bengaluru. In 1761, Hyder Ali rebuilt it in granite stone, strengthening its defenses. It was associated with Tipu Sultan and was captured by the British East India Company under Lord Cornwallis in 1791 during the Third Anglo-Mysore War. Only parts of the original fort, including the Delhi Gate and bastions, survive today.

Represents the founding heritage of Bengaluru and showcases a blend of Vijayanagara and Islamic architectural styles. The fort complex houses the Kote Venkataramana Temple and Kote Ganapathy Temple, which remain active places of worship and reflect the cultural continuity of the site.