Ramagiri Fort

Ramagiri Fort is a historic hilltop fort located on Ramagiri Hills near Begumpet village in Peddapalli district, Telangana. Built in the 12th century by the Kakatiya dynasty, the stone fort features octagonal bastions and occupies several square kilometers. The fort offers panoramic views of the confluence of the Manair and Godavari rivers and is situated within a thickly forested area known for medicinal plants.

Visitors can explore the ruins of a large stone fort with multiple bastions spread across the hilltop. The site offers scenic views of the surrounding forested hills and the confluence of the Manair and Godavari rivers. The area is rich in medicinal herbs and rare plant species. Visitors should expect a trek to reach the fort structures and can see ancient relics including a Hanuman statue.

Built in the 12th century by the Kakatiya dynasty, the fort was later controlled by the Qutub Shahi Sultanate (1518-1687), Mughals, and Asaf Jahis. It served as a military outpost for the Satavahanas (2nd century BCE - 3rd century CE) and was the capital of Sabbinadu under Muppabhupala in the 14th century. The fort came under British control in 1791.

The site holds religious significance with a Hanuman statue constructed by Gaddam Bapu from Mancherial district, visited annually for worship. Local tradition associates the fort with Lord Rama's exile period. The surrounding forest is an important source of medicinal plants used by local communities.