Medak Fort
About 75 km from Hyderabad this magnificent fort with five sturdy cascading walls, on a scenic hillock is said to have been built by the Kakatiyas. The hill is encircled by two of the five massive walls. Bastions can be seen at the entrance of each gateway. A flight of steps has been cut the fort. The fort also encompasses a beautiful grand Mosque built in the 17th century, a gorgeous palace known as the Mubark-Mahal, granaries where sumptuous heaps of grains were stored and beautiful stone houses which were the residences of the olden military commanders. The gracious incline of the hill is embellished with Hindu-temple carvings. The carving of Kakatiyan emblem ‘Gandabherunda’ a double-headed eagle can also be seen.