Defence Architecture in Early North Karnataka c20.2

c20.2

(1) The North Karnāṭaka right from the period of Aśoka Maurya till the end of Vijayanagara empire had been continuously politically active. What is more really noteworthy is that in the history of Karnāṭaka region in particular, this part had been the scene of vigorous political activities since the capital cities of kingdoms and empires as well as the Head quarters of Mahāmaṇḍalēśwaras were founded right from the time of the beginning of the Christian era till the 16th century and even thereafter. Consequently numerous forts were built not only in the capital cities but also in such Headquarters.