what are the measures taken by kings to protect Fort from enemies
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Forts in India have a very fascinating history. From times immemorial, man has always tried to protect his place of stay by building some sort of an enclosure around it. The material used for constructing this fortification would depend on the prevailing technology and the building materials available. Let us take a look at the evolution of the defense architecture of forts in the sub-continent.
Fort classification, according to the Sanskrit text on political administration, Arthashastra, fell into three broad categories depending upon their location- the land fort (also called Sthaladurg), hill fort (also called Giridurg) and the sea fort (also called Jaladurg). It also defines a Vanadurga, located in a forested area. Strategic considerations also played a role in selecting the location of a fortified structure. In fact, each of the above-mentioned locations had their own strategic value. The requirements of architecture and engineering were guided by the contours of the terrain on which the fort was constructed, as well by the offensive capabilities of the aggressor. Technology played a vital role in the design of the fort structure and its defenses, as we shall see. Access to water sources was also one of the prime requirements for selecting its location. You will see many forts having their own sources of water, some natural and some artificial.