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in police line area, and temples of Maruti , Kalmeshwara, Dyamavva and Basavanna, the last named a later Chalukyan monument now completely renovated.
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The fort was built by Allappa Gowda Sardesai, the ruler of the Desai dynasty between 1650 and 1681. It was held by
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Kittur Rani Chennamma memorial government museum Kittur
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Some of the exhibits in the museum are shown below.
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Kittur presently lies in ruins with the Nathapanthi
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fort
Karnataka
India
archaeological
Rani Chennamma
Karnataka
British
Mallasarja Desai
Nathapanthi matha
matha
Chalukyan
Indira Gandhi
Surya
Vishnu
Kadrolli
Nandi, 12th Century A.D.
Surya, 10th-11th Century A.D
Hero stone, 14th Century A.D.
"Kittur Fort to become tourist spot"
"For a trip back in time..."
Deccan Herald
"Contributions by Balaji J"
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Forts in Karnataka
Bidar district
Bidar Fort

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