 Gajendragad is surrounded by the historical places associated with Badami Chalukyas and Western Chalukya and the places are Badami, Aihole, Pattadakal, Mahakuta, Banashankari, Sudi, Mahadeva Temple at Itagi and Kudalasangama.Rastrakuta Monuments at Kuknur.Gajendragad Fort was built and renewed by Shivaji.