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Aranthangi Fort

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Aranthangi Fort
Aranthangi Fort is located in Tamil Nadu
Aranthangi Fort
Location in Tamil Nadu, India
LocationAranthangi, India
Coordinates10°09′47″N 78°59′46″E / 10.1631°N 78.9962°E / 10.1631; 78.9962
Built16th or 17th century
ArchitectTondaiman
Architectural style(s)Dravidian architecture

Aranthangi Fort is a fortress situated in the town of Aranthangi in Pudukkottai district, Tamil Nadu, India. It was constructed in the 16th or 17th century AD by Tondaiman kings. Nearby, there is an 11th-century Hindu temple constructed by Rajendra Chola.

References

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  • Tourist Guide to Tamil Nadu. Sura Books. p. 97. ISBN 81-7478-177-3, ISBN 978-81-7478-177-2.