The word Gandikota is actually derived from two words “Gandi” in fact means gorge and “Kota” means fort. The history of this place dates back to 12th century A.D.
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According to Khaifivat of Gandikota a certain chief Kapa Raja, a subordinate of Ahavamalla Someswara I, the Western Chalukyan king of Kalyana, founded Gandikota in 9th of January 1123 A.D.
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According to the same record, the Chief Kakaraja while on his way to Mulkinadu via Bellary and Gooty was impressed with the romantic landscapes like high cliffs and thick bushes and several water springs and along with the divine vision of Vishnu
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he laid the foundations for the fort and ordered his architect Gurikandlu and Ayakandlu to build a fort in that place.
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He is also said to have built several bastions, which were called after the names of Ramabanamu, Virabhadrabanamu and Madhava Chakram, and several temples inside the fort.