Namakkal Fort, Naamakkal

Name: Namakkal Fort
Address: Naamakkal, India

#3 among attractions in Naamakkal

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Namakkal Fort is a historic fort present in Namakkal in Namakkal district in the South Indian state of Tamil Nadu. The fort was built during the reign of Thirumalai Nayak of Madurai in 17th century. It was under the dominion of Tipu Sultan and then switched hands to the British East India Company as a part of Srirangapattinam treaty. The fort was used as a watch tower and garrison by the ruling empire. ()

Coordinates: 11°13'60"N, 78°10'0"E

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Namakkal Fort – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Narasimhaswamy Temple, Namakkal Anjaneyar Temple.

0.8 miS
Historical place, Sacred and religious sites, Temple
Narasimhaswamy Temple, Naamakkal
20 min walk • Narasimhaswamy temple in Namakkal, a town in Namakkal district in the South Indian state of Tamil Nadu, is dedicated to the Hindu god Narasimha, an avatar of Vishnu.
0.8 miS
Temple
Namakkal Anjaneyar Temple, Naamakkal
21 min walk • Namakkal Anjaneyar temple is located in Namakkal, a town in Namakkal district in Tamil Nadu, India and is dedicated to the Hindu god Hanuman. It is constructed in the Tamil style of architecture. The legend of the temple is associated with Narasimha, an avatar of Hindu god Vishnu appearing for Hanuman and Lakshmi.

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Which popular attractions are close to Namakkal Fort?

Nearby attractions include Narasimhaswamy Temple, Naamakkal (20 min walk), Namakkal Anjaneyar Temple, Naamakkal (21 min walk).