explain 7 lines of forts of Vijayanagar empire..
Answers
There were seven lines of forts. These encircled not only the city of Vijayanagara but also its agricultural land and forests. The outermost wall linked the hills surrounding the city. ... The modern archaeologists have found an evidence of an agricultural tract between the sacred centre and the urban core.....!!
Answer:
Vellore Fort is a large 16th-century fort situated in heart of the Vellore city, in the state of Tamil Nadu, India built by Vijayanagara kings. The fort was at one time the headquarters of the Aravidu Dynasty of the Vijayanagara Empire. The fort is known for its grand ramparts, wide moat and robust masonry.
Penukonda fort was one of the best defences of the Vijayanagar Empire. It was also known as defence capital of Vijayanagara Empire. Penukonda is situated in Anantapur district of Andhra Pradesh state. It is just around 70 km from Anantapur and ~ 100 Km from Bengaluru's outskirts (Devanahalli).