Tiruchirapalli Rock Fort is an historic fort and temple complex built on an ancient rock situated in the town of Tiruchirapalli in the state of Tamil Nadu in India. The 83 metre rock fort situated in the center of town is a major landmark in the town of Tiruchirapalli; it is visible from a long distance. This is also a major tourist spot among which the most famous being the Pallava era Ganesa temple and the Nayaka era fort. The fort complex has witnessed fierce battles between Madurai Nayakas and Bijapur, Carnatic and Maratha forces. The fort played an important part during the Carnatic wars, helping lay the foundations of the British Empire in India.