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Main Entrance of Khammam fort. This fort was built with granite and has an area of around 4 square km, and 10 entry points. Photo: G.N. Rao
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KHAMMAM, TELANGANA, 14/01/2015 : One of the seven iron cannons lying scattered on top of the fort in Khammam. Photo: G.N. Rao
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One of the old wells on the premises of the fort which has been declared as a protected monument by the Archaeology Department, has become defunct and has virtually turned into a garbage dump. Photo: G.N. Rao
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One of the secret entrances of Khammam Fort. Photo: G.N. Rao
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Seven iron cannons currently lying scattered atop the fort are in a state of neglect. Photo: G.N. Rao
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The Khammam Fort situated on the Stambhadri hill is believed to have been constructed in 950 AD by the rulers of the Kakatiya dynasty. Photo: G.N. Rao
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One of the seven iron cannons currently lying scattered atop the Khammam fort. Photo: G.N. Rao
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The Khammam Fort, situated on the Stambhadri Hill, is believed to have been constructed in 950 AD by the rulers of the Kakatiya dynasty. Photo: G.N. Rao
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Vijayanagara emperor Sri Krishnadevaraya's statue infront of the fort. Photo: G.N. Rao
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Khammam Fort view from bottom of the hillock. Photo: G.N. Rao
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One of the cannons dating back to the 18th century lying neglected at the Khammam Fort’s entrance. Photo: G.N. Rao