Nandavar Forts are located at
Nandavara in
Dakshina Kannada District. First of this twin medieval time forts was built by the Nanda kings, who were the rulers of Nandavar (originally called Nandapura).
Bangarasa, who exterminated the Nanda dynasty and commenced his rule in Nandavar in 1417 AD, constructed the second mud fort around his palace. A shrine dedicated to Veerabhadra was nearby. The forts of Nandavar are in a dilapidated condition due to age and neglect.
