Defence Architecture in Early North Karnataka c12.s6.4

c12.s6.4

The entrance (Fig.22) unlike those of the first and the second, is zig-zag, the angles being 90o on the exterior side at regular intervals are circular bastions. Unfortunately, the elevational aspect the architectural features of the top and constructional method cannot be known for the reason already mentioned above. However, a small part of it remains at one spot near the modern Chāvḍi (Village Council hall). A close examination of this well reveals that the blocks of stones were well cut rectangular and comparatively smaller in size. The method of placing the blocks is definitely after a regular pattern. The vertical joints of each course is arranged to be in alignment alternately (Fig.27).