Bahaddur Bandi Fort

Bahaddur Bandi, also spelled Bahaddurbandi, is a small village located in the Koppal taluk of Koppal district within the Indian state of Karnataka. Situated approximately four kilometers south of the district headquarters in Koppal city, the settlement falls under the jurisdiction of the Koppal administrative division. The village operates on Indian Standard Time and uses Kannada as its official language. While primarily recognized as a rural community with a recorded population of 2,545 people as of the 2001 census, it holds distinct historical importance due to the presence of a significant military structure known as the Bahaddur Bandi Fort.

The fort itself was constructed by Mohammad Usman, a trusted aide of Nawab Hyder Ali, during a period of intense regional conflict. Although the nearby Koppal fort dates back to the rule of Shivaji, the Bahaddur Bandi structure played a pivotal role in late 18th-century warfare. It is historically renowned as the site where Tipu Sultan achieved a decisive victory over the Maratha forces in 1787, successfully capturing the stronghold during the siege. This event marks the location as a key theater in the struggles between the Kingdom of Mysore and the Maratha Empire for control over the region.

Today, the village remains a quiet part of the Koppal district landscape, defined by its agricultural roots and historical legacy. While specific details regarding the current architectural condition or modern utilization of the fort ruins are not extensively documented in available records, the site stands as a testament to the area's strategic military past. The demographic makeup of the village includes over four hundred households, maintaining a close-knit community structure. For visitors and historians, Bahaddur Bandi offers a tangible connection to the era of Hyder Ali and Tipu Sultan, preserving the memory of a crucial battle that shaped the political boundaries of southern India.