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Last Updated: July 19, 2026
Photo: Times of India Warangal Fort (also known as Orugallu or Ekasilanagaram) is located in present-day Warangal district, Telangana. The fort complex spans 19 kilometers between Warangal and Hanamkonda. It was the capital of the Kakatiya Dynasty (c. 1170–1323 CE) and is renowned for its four Keerthi Thoranas , triple fortification system, and innovative sandbox foundation . The site is on the UNESCO Tentative List.
Orugallu / Ekasilanagaram Capital of Kakatiya Dynasty Triple Fortification Walls 4 Keerthi Thoranas Kush Mahal Emblem of Telangana Early History: Warangal Fort, known as Orugallu or Ekasilanagaram ("city of a single stone"), rose to prominence when it became the capital of…
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