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About
Warangal was the capital of the Kakatiya rulers, who reigned between the 12th and 14th centuries. The city's old name, Orugallu, comes from the Telugu words for 'one' and 'stone'.
According to the Archaeological Survey of India, a fort appears to have stood here since the 12th century. During the reigns of Ganapati Deva (1199–1261 CE) and his daughter Rudramba (1261–1295 CE) the capital moved from Hanumakonda to Warangal. Telangana Tourism credits the fort to Ganapati Deva, with further work by Rani Rudrama Devi and later additions by Prataparudra II, the last Kakatiya ruler.
ASI describes three concentric circuits of fortification, believed to date from Ganapati Deva's time: an inner wall of massive granite blocks, about 1.2 km across, with gateways at the four cardinal points; a second, earthen wall about 2.4 km across; and an irregular outer circuit about 12.5 km across.
Inside, the most striking remains are those of a large temple complex (Svayambhuva), of which only four tall gateways (hamsa toranas) still stand, facing the four directions.
What to see
- The four carved stone gateways (toranas) of the Svayambhuva temple complex
- The inner circuit of massive granite walls
- Khush Mahal, an audience hall close to the fort, built around the 14th century during Tughlaq rule
Plan your visit
Approximate, from the Telangana Secretariat near Tank Bund; the actual drive depends on your route.
Sources and corrections
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- About — asi.nic.in/…/HQ · tourism.telangana.gov.in/destinations/hanmakonda · tourism.telangana.gov.in/destinations/warangal · checked 15 Nov 2026
- Getting there — warangal.telangana.gov.in/…/warangal-fort · checked 15 Nov 2026
- Road distance — openstreetmap.org/directions · checked 15 Nov 2026
- Map location — wikidata.org/wiki/Q7968796 · checked 15 Nov 2026
Page reviewed: 15 Nov 2026