Breakfast ride to Gingee Fort..
Gingee Fort or Senji Fort (also known as Chenji, Chanchi, Jinji or Senchi) in Villupuram District of Tamil Nadu, India. It lies in, 160 kilometres from the state capital, Chennai, and is close to the Union Territory of Puducherry.
Originally built by Ananta Kon of the Konar dynasty around 1190 AD and later fortified by Krishna Konar. It was later modified in the 13th century to elevate it to the status of an unbreachable citadel to protect the small town of senji. It was also the headquarters 3domination in northern Tamil Nadu. The fort was built as a strategic place of fending off any invading armies. As per one account, the fort was further fortified during the 15–16th century. The fort was won for Swarajya by Subedar Harji Rajemahadik for the Marathas under the leadership of Shivaji in 1677 AD. It was then conquered by the Bijapur sultans, the Moghuls, Carnatic Nawabs, French and finally the British in 1761. The fort is closely associated with Raja Tej Singh, who unsuccessfully revolted against the Nawab of Arcot and eventually lost his life in a battle.
The complex has a seven-storeyed Kalyana Mahal (marriage hall), granaries, prison cells, and a temple dedicated to its presiding goddess called Chenjiamman. The fortifications contain a sacred pond known as Aanaikulam. On the top of the hillock, there are minor fortifications. The fort, in modern times, is maintained and administered by the Archaeological Survey of India. The fort is one of the prominent tourist destinations in Villupuram district.
Information Courtesy: Wikipedia
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