Madikeri Fort

Madikeri Fort is one of the interesting places for sightseeing in Coorg. It was first built in the last quarter of 17th century by Mudduraja. There was a palace built inside the fort as well. It was rebuilt into fort of stone and bricks by Tipu Sultan, who gave for the name of Jaffarabad.In 1814, the fort was built with mortar and bricks by the Lingarajendra Wodeyar II. There has been battles which the fort has seen and thus represents a rich historical and cultural background. In 1790, it came under the control of Doddavira Rajendra. Later it was renovated by Tipu Sultan. This reconstruction was followed by the renovation by the King Lingarajendra Wodeyar II.