[Pramāṇa](https://indike.org/pramana/) › [Studies](https://indike.org/pramana/ins) › [Architecture and art](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.art) › [Defence Architecture in Early North Karnataka](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.art.joshi-1981) › c10.2 # Defence Architecture in Early North Karnataka c10.2 Defence Architecture in Early North Karnataka c10.2 - **Language:** English ### [c10.2](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.art.joshi-1981.c10.2) The people of this region known in the annals of Indian history as the 'Surabhaṭaḥ Karnātakh', had proved themselves as gallant warriors by winning many decisive battles in the neighbouring region with the result that they created rather bitter envy, naturally, all around; and therefore, it came to their lot to be well equipped and vigilant to defend their capital cities from the unexpected attacks at any time by the enemies. The defence architectural creations within and without their capital places came up during the course of such political movements. It was a necessity. - [Previous: c10.1](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.art.joshi-1981.c10.1) - [Next: c10.3](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.art.joshi-1981.c10.3) - [Up: c10](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.art.joshi-1981.c10) --- Source: [https://indike.org/pramana/ins.art.joshi-1981.c10.2](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.art.joshi-1981.c10.2) · Pramāṇa