The
quadrangular Shivaganga Fort, Southwest of the old City, was
built by the nayakaruler, Sevappa Nayaka, in the mid-16th century.
Its
battle mented stone walls, which enclose an area of 14 ha (35
acres) are surrounded by a partly rock cut moat. The Square Shivaganga
Tank in the fort was excavated to provide
drinking water for the City. The fort also contains The great Brihadishvara
Temple, Schwartz Church, and public amusement park. |