[1][2][3] Hill Fort Palace was built in 1915 by Nizamat Jung, who served as chief justice in the government of Nizam, India.

Nizam Jung who was fascinated with English language and architecture designed the palace based on castles described in Sir Walter Scott’s novels.

The lease was terminated by the state government and in the late 1997, the property was handed over to the AP Tourism Corporation.

[8][9] In 2022, an expert committee submitted a report recommending the demolition of the palace to the High Court.

[10][11] In a PIL verdict, the high court ordered the state government to commence restoration work at the palace.