Construction Details
The rock fort is 900 feet high and its circumference is around 2.75 km. Cannon and gunfire artillery made its entry during the 17th century; hence the fort has double walls to withstand heavy artillery.
Cannons were installed at vantage points around the fort (still there) with an arms and ammunition godown built with modern safety measures. The double-walled room was fully protected against external threat and was well ventilated. A thin brick wall in one corner of the godown helped guards escape in case of emergency. The sloping ceiling of the godown prevented seepage of rainwater. It has 48 rooms that were once used as cells to lodge war prisoners and slaves, a spacious kitchen, a horse stable and a meeting hall of the army commanders of Hyder Ali and Tipu Sultan.
The fort also has its own rainwater reservoirs constructed by taking advantage of the steep gradient. The construction highlights the ingenuity of Indian kings in their military architecture.
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