Defence Architecture in Early North Karnataka c15.s1.3

c15.s1.3

Although the fort (Illn. B.3) is located on an eminence actually, the fort is not visible from the ground level, from a distance of one and a half kilometres, away. Within a radius of about 3 to 5 kilometres from the fort, the ground level gradually depresses towards the fort. Thus, the area where the fort is located is at the lowest level in relation to the surrounding area. In consideration of this natural physical feature of the whole area the depression has been thoughtfully selected, for, it is not easily visible from a distance; secondly, in the depression, there is a distinct eminence suitable for construction of the fort, as it will not be affected from the inflow of the water towards the depression. Further, this natural facility could be used for getting water into the moat without much effort. Also, the fort cannot be readily sighted from a distance.