Chitradurga is a city located in the central part of the Indian state of Karnataka. It serves as the headquarters of the Chitradurga district and is situated within the valley of the Vedavati river.
The city is recognized as a major tourist hub in Karnataka with significant historical importance. It is primarily renowned for its 15th-century Kallina Kote, also known as the Stone Fortress. The name "Kallina Kote" is derived from two Kannada words meaning "Stone's Fort."
The fortress is also referred to in Kannada by other names, including "Ukkina Kote," which translates to "Steel Fort," and "Yelusuttina Kote," which means "Seven Circles Fort."