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This Kota or Fort is one of the most famous fort in present day Hampi. Towards the south, there is an entrance provided. There are 4 Gopurams or Watch -Towers in the 4 corners of the Fort. But now these Gopurams are in a very ruined state and have also fallen down.
GAJAH SAALA OR THE ELEPHANT STABLES -
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In order to tie the kings special elephants, big elephant stables or Gajah Salaas were built. There were 11 such stables here. To move between one stable to another, in between small dwarams or entrances were built. The elephant stables are in a good condition, even to this day. These stables were built with stone and powdered mortar. The top portion of the Elephant Stables are in the form of a Golam(గోళం) or a Doom.
There is a building towards the north of the Elephant Stables or the Gajah Saala. It is called as the rest-house for the watchmen. Towards the East of this Structure, is a Vishnu Temple. It is also the temple of Goddess Saraswathy also. Opposite to this lies a octagonal shaped great bath.
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