Defence Architecture in Early North Karnataka c19.s4.1

c19.s4.1

The architecture of the forts of all the stages discussed above is of those in the capital cities of big kingdoms. But the fortification (Fig.16) at Sannati is of civilian type. The type of walls (Fig.17 and Fig.19) without bastions and moats on the exterior and the simple plain and straight entrances show clearly that the fortifications are not planned to face enemies for political gains or victory. They are more in the nature of protective walls from sudden attack of looters and powerful animals etc. Probably, the entrances were provided with strong heavy wooden doors, which were kept closed and guarded in times of danger and nights.