Q. In which year, Basavaraj Durga Fort was built?
Answer: 1590
Notes: Basavaraj Durga Fort was built in 1590. It was constructed during the reign of Vijayanagar empire. Keladi ruler Shivappa Nayaka captured it and named it Basavaraj Durga in memory of Keladi prince Basavaraj. The fort is surrounded by a strong fortification raised by gigantic laterite blocks also this fort has eight ruined mounted guns. Shivappa Nayaka was an Indian king and ruler of the Keladi Nayaka Kingdom. The Keladi Nayakas were successors of the Vijayanagar empire in the coastal and Malnad (hill) districts of Karnataka.