Vastu-shastra (Vol. I: Hindu Science of Architecture; Vol. II: Hindu Canons of Iconography and Painting) v1.c52.12
Vāstu-śāstra (Vol. I: Hindu Science of Architecture; Vol. II: Hindu Canons of Iconography and Painting) v1.c52.12
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After taking notice of the joint formation of the Vapra and the Parikhā, we now come to the third member of the fortification, namely the Prākāra wall—the parapets raised on the ramparts. It is to be made puccā by filling it up with the massive stone to make it look a grand gigantic structure. Its width is prescribed as 12, 10, 8 hastas as the town is, and the height recommended is 17, 15, and 13 hastas.