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Chandragiri Fort is a 17th-century laterite fortress situated on the banks of the Payaswini River in Kasaragod district, Kerala. Built by Shivappa Nayak of Bednore, it stands 150 feet above sea level and marks the historic boundary between the Kolathunadu and Tulunadu kingdoms. The fort offers panoramic views of the river estuary merging with the Arabian Sea and features ancient ruins including the Kizhur Siva Temple.
Devarakonda Fort is a historic hill fort located in Devarakonda town, Nalgonda district, Telangana. Constructed in the 13th-14th century by the Padma Nayaka Veluma Rajas, it served as a strategic stronghold. The fort now lies in ruins but features ancient temples, water tanks, and ramparts atop a hill surrounded by seven hills, offering panoramic views of the countryside.
Ranthambore National Park is a premier tiger reserve and national park in Rajasthan's Sawai Madhopur district, covering 1,334 square kilometers. Established as a national park in 1980 and named after the historic Ranthambore Fort within its boundaries, it is renowned for Bengal tiger sightings and rich biodiversity including over 270 bird species. The park features dry deciduous forests, lakes, and medieval fort ruins.