Chitradurga, also known as Chitaldroog, is a city in the state of Karnataka, India. It is located at 14.2333300° N, 76.4000000° E, in the central part of the state, about 200 km northwest of the state capital, Bengaluru. The city has a tropical savanna climate, with hot summers and mild winters. Chitradurga has a rich history and heritage, dating back to the 10th century. It was once the capital of the Hoysala Empire, and later came under the rule of the Vijayanagara Empire. The city is home to several historical monuments, including the Chitradurga Fort, which is one of the largest forts in India.
Famous Persons from Chitradurga, Karnātaka, India
- M S Prakash Babu - Born on November 3, 1968 - Filmmaker
- Janardhana Swamy - Born on June 4, 1968 - Cartoonist, and Politician
- G. M. Siddeswara - Born on July 5, 1952 - Politician
- Mate Mahadevi - Born on March 13, 1946 - Poet, and Writer (died: March 14, 2019)
- N. Y. Hanumanthappa - Born on September 25, 1939 - Politician (died: March 14, 2019)
- Jaffer Sharief - Born on November 3, 1933 - Politician (died: November 25, 2018)
- H. G. Somashekar Rao - Born on January 8, 1932 - Politician (died: November 3, 2020)
- C.K.Nagaraja Rao - Born on June 12, 1915 - Writer (died: April 10, 1998)