Kondapalli Fort, also locally known as Kondapalli Quilla, is located in the Krishna district close to Vijayawada, the third largest city of Andhra Pradesh, India.
The historic fort on the hill located to the west of the Kondapalli village was built by Prolaya Vema Reddy of Kondavid during the 14th century, initially as a pleasure place and a business centre, along with the Kondavid Fort in Guntur district.
In later years, it was used as a military fortification and the British placed a strong garrison here.
The historic fort on the hill located to the west of the Kondapalli village was built by Prolaya Vema Reddy of Kondavid during the 14th century, initially as a pleasure place and a business centre, along with the Kondavid Fort in Guntur district.
In later years, it was used as a military fortification and the British placed a strong garrison here.
Apart from the fort, which is a major tourist attraction, another important artistic rural product of Kondapalli is the crafting of colourful toys, called the Kondapalli toys.
A very light white wood (see image in gallery) is used to make the lively painted toys, including mythological figures, women and animals.
This handicraft product has been given a Geographical Indication under the name "Kondapalli Bommalu" ('Bommalu' in Telugu means "Toys"), as protection given to a reputed product.
A very light white wood (see image in gallery) is used to make the lively painted toys, including mythological figures, women and animals.
This handicraft product has been given a Geographical Indication under the name "Kondapalli Bommalu" ('Bommalu' in Telugu means "Toys"), as protection given to a reputed product.
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