Originally known as Veligundula, Elgandal is a hillfort built of during the Kakatiya dynasty (1083–1323) and served as a stronghold for the warrior Musunuri Nayaks. The Qutb Shahi dynasty occupied the fort in the 16th century and posted Quinamul Mulk as commander. Subsequently, it fell under the administrative control of the Mughal Empire. Amin Khan was appointed as Khiledar of Elagandal during the reign of Nizam of HyderabadAsaf Jah I (r. 1724–1748) followed by Muqarrab Khan. Mirza Ibrahim dhamsa became Khiledar during the reign of Nawab Salabat Jung. Dhamsa rebuilt and strengthened the fort in 1754 during the reign of Sikandar Jah (r.1803-1823). Bahadur Khan and Karimuddin served as Khiledars.
While reorganizing the districts, the Sixth Nizam, Mir Mahbub Ali Khan, shifted the District Headquarters from Elagandal to Karimnagar in 1905.
Elgandal's rulers surrounded the fort with a crocodile filled moat of around Шаблон:Convert wide and Шаблон:Convert deep to prevent enemy incursions.[1]
The site also houses a mosque and an eidgah, the designated place for special Eid prayers.
Notable sites
Elagndal village is located 15 km from Karimnagar. This is a historical place.
The places to visit in Elagandal village include
The fort on a hill called as Elagandal khilla
Brindavan tank outside the eastern gateway of the fort, built by Zafar-ud-Doula in 1754, with minarets that oscillate when shaken
"Dho Minar"
DoMinar built by Muslim kings (Nizams), has two tall pillars and the height of the pillars is approximately equal to that of Hyderabad Charminar.