Defence Architecture in Early North Karnataka c8.s1.t1.27

c8.s1.t1.27

Sastry, K.A.N. (1967, PP. 66-67) observes in historical period that "Another very clear reference in the historical period can be cited from the Alexander's invasion in the North-Western India and his fight with Yaudhēyas and Abiras etc. around 326 B.C. It is also referred to that Alexander crossed the river Ravi after capturing 37 cities and entered the land of the Kathainas (Kathas) who were among the best fighters in the Punjab, and had gathered their allies for the defence of their fortified capital Sangala .... Military engines then began to batter the city walls, but before a breach was effected, Macedonians carried the walls by escalade. Thus the city was taken".