Konda Reddy Fort

Konda Reddy Fort, also known as Kurnool Fort, is a historic fort located in the heart of Kurnool city, Andhra Pradesh, on the banks of the Tungabhadra River. Originally built by the Vijayanagara Empire and later occupied by various dynasties, it is named after Konda Reddy, the last ruler of Alampur. Notable for its massive bastions, underground passages and ruined structures, the fort offers insight into the region's medieval military architecture and history.

Visitors can expect a ruined historic fort complex in central Kurnool with massive stone bastions, remnants of fort walls, gateways and underground passages. The fort encloses open grounds with scattered ruins and a prominent watchtower (Konda Reddy Buruju) offering views of the city and Tungabhadra River. The site is largely open-air with uneven surfaces, suitable for sightseeing, photography and exploring medieval architecture. Informational boards explain its history.

Konda Reddy Fort was originally constructed by the Vijayanagara Empire in the 16th century and later occupied by the Bahmani Sultanate, Mughals and the Nawabs of Kurnool. It is named after Konda Reddy, the last ruler of Alampur who used the fort as a stronghold. The fort served as a strategic military outpost controlling the Tungabhadra River crossing and reflects the region's successive dynastic rule.

The fort is a prominent cultural landmark of Kurnool and a symbol of the city's historical identity. It is associated with local folklore around Konda Reddy and is a protected heritage site that represents the medieval Deccan fort architecture and the historical legacy of the Rayalaseema region.