Misty Manjarabad Fort

The fort was built by the erstwhile ruler of Mysore, Tipu Sultan on a hillock on National Highway-48 connecting Bengaluru with Mangaluru via Hassan. And, Tipu’s armoury at Srirangapatna in Mandya district, which hit the headlines when it was translocated to facilitate laying of the Mysuru-Bengaluru double track railway line, is not the only place where the famous ruler stored his arms and ammunition. Right here in Sakleshpur, a biodiversity hotspot, was the strategic location for the ruler to stock arms in the pyramid structures at Manjarabad fort. A tunnel inside the fort is said to lead to Srirangapatna, and some believe Tipu used to travel back and forth on his horse. The fort walls are solid enough to last many more years provided the ASI ensures the historic structure is maintained properly. Owing to lack of attention, the fort walls have fungal growth, rue tourists, who feel signages would provide an insight into the 16th century fort.