Zaffergadh Fort

Zaffergadh Fort is a historic hill fort located in Zaffergadh village of Jangaon district, Telangana. Originally known as Velpugonda during the Kakatiya period, it was developed by Zaffar ud-Daula in the 18th century. The fort features massive granite ramparts, gateways, and bastions situated between Chinnagutta and Peddagutta hills.

Visitors can expect a moderate trek through historic ruins including imposing outer walls, massive entrance gateways with bastions, and remnants of iron cannons. The site includes an ancient Rashtrakuta-era rock-carved tank and old granaries. A steep climb leads to the Lakshminarasimha Swamy temple on Peddagutta hill offering panoramic valley views.

Originally known as Velpugonda during the Kakatiya period, the area came under Golconda Nawabs after 1323. In the 18th century, Zaffar ud-Daula, a subedar of Golconda, made it his capital and renamed it Zaffergadh. The fort features structures from the Kakatiya, Rashtrakuta, and Golconda periods.

The site houses the Sri Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy Temple atop Peddagutta hill, which holds local religious significance and hosts a month-long jathara (festival).