For a very long time, India had been ruled by so many kings and emperors. There wer dynasties and the kings lived in styles. To safeguard their palaces and their people, the kings build huge forts. Many forts are seen in Rajasthan as there were Rajputna kings and these forts are symbols of their grandeur living. The forts depict their architecture and the colours of the past. Most of the Indian forts are mainly castles and fortressess. But it was British people during their rule gave the common name fort to all of them. Though many of the ancient forts have become old and have become mere rampages, still there are some forts that are strong enough and stand as icons of past.
The 16th century saw a lot of fort constructions due to the muslim invasion. The forts that were built during this period were built to withstand the gun powder attack. The gates of the forts were decorated intricately and artisticly, (Lintel design for Hindu or Rajput forts or the arch design for Mughal forts. Most forts have sharp iron spikes to stop the gates being broken by the elephants.
The British too built forts in India. The famous forts built by British are the Fort William in Kolkataand Fort St. George in Chennai.
Two of the Indian forts - The Redfort and Agra Fort have been named the Unesco World Heritage sites.
The 16th century saw a lot of fort constructions due to the muslim invasion. The forts that were built during this period were built to withstand the gun powder attack. The gates of the forts were decorated intricately and artisticly, (Lintel design for Hindu or Rajput forts or the arch design for Mughal forts. Most forts have sharp iron spikes to stop the gates being broken by the elephants.
The British too built forts in India. The famous forts built by British are the Fort William in Kolkataand Fort St. George in Chennai.
Two of the Indian forts - The Redfort and Agra Fort have been named the Unesco World Heritage sites.
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