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They can be circular, square or rectangular. They are surrounded with moats (parikhā), enclosure walls and ramparts (prākāra and vapra), and are furnished with various entrances, exits and gateways (pratolī). Circumambulating flights of steps (pradakshiṇa-sopāna) and secret staircases in the walls (gūḍha bhitti-sopāna) are constructed. Towers are built on the enclosure walls and warlike weapons are placed therein. In the interior are constructed tanks, ponds, canals, etc. Various kinds of roads are constructed, and buildings for the people of different castes and professions are erected in a suitable manner.