Kondapalli Fort is situated in the Kondapalli village at a distance of
16km from Vijayawada city, towards the west side. It is believed to have
been built by Prolaya Vema Reddy during the 14th Century. The king used
to visit this fort for relaxation and recreation. Later, the fort was
used as a business centre and then again as a military training base by
the British rulers. Situated on a hill, the fort has an impressive three
storied rock tower. It passed hands successively and was witness to the
rise and fall of many dynasties. Near the fort there is a Dargah of a
Persian Saint, Gareeb Sahib. The village is also famous for its wooden
toys. Kondapalli is connected to Vijayawada by road and one can use private
transport to reach here.
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