 The first significant military rebellion against British rule erupted at this fort in 1806.Vellore Fort is one of the most popular tourist destinations for both domestic and international visitors to Tamil Nadu.Vellore Fort was built by Chinna Bommi Reddy and Thimma Reddy Nayak, subordinate chieftains under Sadasiva Raya of the Vijayanagara Empire in the year of 1566 AD.