Defence Architecture in Early North Karnataka c18.s3.t2.20

c18.s3.t2.20

"A turret above the gate and starting from the top of the parapet shall be constructed, its front resembling an alligator upto 3/4 of height. In the centre of the parapets there shall be constructed a lotus pool, a rectangular building of 4 compartments, one within the other an abode of Goddess Kumari (KumāriPuran), having its external area 1½ times as broad as that of its innermost room, a circular space building with an arched-way and in accordance with available space materials, there shall also be constructed canals (Kulya) to hold weapons, and 3 times as long as broad.