Defence Architecture in Early North Karnataka c12.s4.15

c12.s4.15

If the passage is followed northwards from this turning point at C, after traversing a distance of 50 m, it takes eastward turn. Here at this point a wall is constructed in between two huge rocks across, with a small entrance (Fig.26) which is plain. The passage from this point runs rather zig-zag in between rocks and finally leads to the top moat land of the hill. On this land is a temple called Upper Sivalaya, definitely of the early phase of the early Chalukyan, which is in dilapidated condition. Near the Sivalaya is a structure of ashlar masonry with lime mortar plaster, definitely of the period of Tippu Sultan. Prior to this later structure on the sides of the passage some metres after the entrance No. 5 are two circular barrel like hollow structures; these are believed to be the granaries, but really speaking their functions are not clearly known. One of them has a narrow opening that provides a clear view of the interior. The interior is deeper from the ground level outside.