Udayagiri, Andhra Pradesh
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Udayagiri fort
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 Udayagiri
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| Coordinates: 14°52′00″N 79°19′00″E / 14.8667°N 79.3167°ECoordinates: 14°52′00″N 79°19′00″E / 14.8667°N 79.3167°E | |
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 India
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| State | Andhra Pradesh |
| District | Nellore District |
| Elevation | 230 m (750 ft) |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Telugu |
| Time zone | IST (UTC+5:30) |
| PIN | 524 226 |
| Telephone code | 08620 |
| Vehicle registration | AP-26 |
Udayagiri is a Mandal in the Nellore district of the state of Andhra Pradesh in India.
This village was under the rule of Vijayanagar Kingdom under Pemmasani Nayaks as its rulers. This town was well fortified and developed by Pemmasani rulers.
Udayagiri is located at 14°52′00″N 79°19′00″E / 14.8667°N 79.3167°E. It has an average elevation of 230 meters (757 feet).
First known history of the city was from 14th century. It was the capital of local kingdom of Langula Gajapati, chieftain to Gajapatis of Orissa. It came under rule of Krishna Deva Raya of Vijayanagara around 1512. The Udayagiri fort, constructed by Langula Gajapati was inaccessible on most sides. It could be only penetrated only by a jungle track in the east side and a pathway on the west side. The siege by Krishna Deva Raya lasted for 18 months and resulted in defeat for Prataparudra of the Gajapatis.
During the reign of Gajapatis and the Vijayanagara Empire, the fort was extended. The entire city and the surrounding hill of 1000 feet height were encircled with walls. The fort consisted of thirteen buildings, with eight of them on the hill and five below. It also consisted of several beautiful temples and gardens.
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