Sankagiri Fort is located in Sankagiri, about 35 kilometers from Salem. The fort is built on a steep, isolated hill that rises prominently from the surrounding plains.
This location was not chosen by chance. It gave a wide and clear view of the region, allowing rulers to monitor movement across important trade routes. These routes connected the Kongu region of Tamil Nadu with parts of Karnataka and Kerala. Goods such as spices, textiles, and grains moved through this region, making it economically valuable.
Because of this, Sankagiri became both a military checkpoint and a trade control center. Any power that controlled this fort could influence movement, trade, and local governance.
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