Even though the hillock of Rajagiri is higher than Krishnagiri, and its shape is more impressive, and it is more central to the general scheme of Gingee Fort and the main palace structures, and it was possibly the more important of the two hills, it is the remaining structures at the top of Krishnagiri that present a more romantic atmosphere of ruins. Continue reading
Monuments on the hilltop citadel of Rajagiri. Continue reading
Monuments and views on the way to the top of Rajagiri from the inner fort below. Continue reading
Monuments in the inner fort of Gingee, at the base of Rajagiri hill. Continue reading
This 16th c AD temple is the largest in Gingee Fort. It is a typical Vijaynagar-era construction. Continue reading
Monuments located in the outer fort of Gingee. Continue reading
Gingee Fort is, in one word, spectacular. Continue reading
The 16th c AD Vijaynagar-era Jalakanteshwara Temple inside Vellore Fort is most famous for the sculpture work on the columns of its free-standing mandapa. These are among the best examples of Vijaynagar style sculpture. Continue reading
The fortifications of Vellore Fort are an example of Vijaynagar-era (16th c AD) “sultanate influenced” fortifications. Continue reading
South of Vellore in the village of Tirumalai is a Jain complex with structures from the 16th c. Continue reading
