Bankapur Fort, now in ruins, is located at Bankapura in Karnataka. The fort houses the Ranganatha Nagareshwara temple, which has 66 pillars carved out of grey stone. There is also a beautiful mosque in the fort. The place has great historical significance for Jains. Bankapura fort was ruled by different rulers like Kadamba of Banavasi, Gangas, Cholas, Rashtrakutas, Hoysalas, Chalukyas, Kings of Vijayanagar, Adilshahi of Bijapur, Hyder Ali and Tipu Sultan.

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