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The Shivaji Maharaj memorial at Yellur Fort, seated between stone lions above the plains

Belagavi Taluk · Historical

Rajahamsagad Fort

9,72,303

Visitors recorded in 2024

Rajahamsagad, also known as Yellur Gadh, is a historic fort near Belagavi. Situated on a hill about 2,500 feet above sea level, the fort provides panoramic views of the surrounding landscape. Its strategic location bears the legacy of several rulers, including the Yadavas, Hoysalas, Bahmani Sultans, Adil Shahis and Marathas.

Department of Tourism, Belagavi District — List of Tourist Places, January to December 2024. The list records no opening hours and no entry fees.

The 3rd most-visited of the 88 places the department recorded figures for in 2024 — 9,72,303 of the district’s 2,60,64,480 visits.