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History of Technology in India, Vol. I: From Antiquity to c. 1200 A.D. v1.c29.s2.t1.9

History of Technology in India, Vol. I: From Antiquity to c. 1200 A.D. v1.c29.s2.t1.9

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*Śiśupālgarh*: There has been massive use of laterite blocks and pillars at Śiśupālgarh. Laterite blocks of an average size 6x2x1 feet have been recovered from Western Gateway (SP IV). Further towards the centre of the fort, there is group of sixteen pillars of laterite, some still intact. The average height of the pillars above the ground is 14-15 feet.