title: Rayakottai
text: # Rayakottai
  
  Rayakottai, also spelled Rayakotta is a town in Denkanikottai taluk, Krishnagiri District, Tamil Nadu, India. It is 73 kilometres (45mi) from Bangalore.
  
  ## Rayakottai fort
  
  The fort is situated within the town of Rayakottai which is one of the ancient fortress in the Krishnagiri district. It is now one of the protected monuments by the Archaeological Survey of India. In the 18th century Hyder Ali and Tipu sultan ruled from this fort. The fort was captured by Major Gowdie during the third Anglo-Mysore War in 1791. According to the Treaty of Srirangapatna, this fort came into the hands of the British.
  
  ## Transport
  
  The nearest airport is Bangalore International Airport The nearest railway station is Rayakottai railway station The nearest bus stand is Rayakottai Bus Stand
  
  ## Gallery
  
  * ”Rayakottai Fort” Henry Salt
  * ”Rayakottai Fort” Thomas Daniell
  