| Badami Fort | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Type | Fortress |
| Site information | |
| Controlled by | Government of Karnataka |
| Condition | Ruins |
| Site history | |
| Built | 6th century |
| Built by | Pulakeshin I |
Badami Fort was the seat of the rulers of the Chalukya Empire from from 540 AD to 757 AD when they were overthrown by the Rashtrakutas.[1] The fort was plundered and destroyed by the Pallavas in 642 AD. Much later, when Badami came under the rule of Tipu Sultan, the walls of the fort were rebuilt, and several structures were added to the ancient fort complex.[2]
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