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# Defence Architecture in Early North Karnataka c12.s5.8

Defence Architecture in Early North Karnataka c12.s5.8

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### [c12.s5.8](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.art.joshi-1981.c12.s5.8)

The other gateway (Fig.23) looking west is simply a narrow passage, almost diagonally opposite to the entrance No.1 of the hill fort. The simplicity and narrow width of this passage in contrast to the majestic gateway looking south facing the Layanas already indicate that the former is meant for people and latter for the people of the royal family and high officials.

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