History of Technology in India, Vol. I: From Antiquity to c. 1200 A.D. v1.c30.s3.53
History of Technology in India, Vol. I: From Antiquity to c. 1200 A.D. v1.c30.s3.53
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The defenders had to cope with a much greater destructive impact, higher trajectory and greater range. The answer was, much thicker and mortar bound walls, greater heights and extension of areas covered by ramparts so as to keep artillery as far away as possible.