History of Technology in India, Vol. I: From Antiquity to c. 1200 A.D. v1.c30.s3.45
History of Technology in India, Vol. I: From Antiquity to c. 1200 A.D. v1.c30.s3.45
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Mahasthangarh (Bengal) was a small plateau measuring 1.37 km × 1.22 km rising to a height of 4.50m over the surrounding plains. There were broad and deep moats on the north, south and west while the river Kartrya defended the eastern side. The corner bastions rose to a height of 10m and gates were provided for in all four directions.