Vanajai
Capture Me If You Can !
The impregnable fort in my home town Vellore is known for its many defences apart from its historic value !
Consider capturng this fort against the many defences it has ! If you can , you are the WINNER !!
#1- The deep moat . Do you know swimming ?
#2 - Fiersome crocodiles ! ( Not now , though )
#3 - Spears , pouring of hot oil and boulders !
#4 - Arrows and musket fire !
#5 - Even if you are venturesome enough to cross all these obstacles , finally the great inner wall to climb !
Are you game for the challenge ?
For those who are interested in its construction , some historical facts herebelow :
The Built area is around 133 acres (0.54 km²), situated above 220 mts on plains nestled within the broken range of Eastern Ghats near Palar riverbanks. The walls are constructed using heavy blocks of green granite rocks sourced from nearby hills in Arcot and Chitoor Districts.
The fortification consists of a main rampart broken at irregular intervals by round towers and rectangular projections. The crenellated parapets have wide merlons for musket fire. The fort is surrounded by a moat which was once filled with crocodiles to create a formidable extra line of defense.This broad moat is fed with water by subterranean drains from the Suryagunta tank. The rampart can also accommodate two cart wagons abreast.
The fort is considered to one of the most perfect specimens of military architecture in Southern India and is known for its grand ramparts, wide moat and robust masonry .
Capture Me If You Can !
The impregnable fort in my home town Vellore is known for its many defences apart from its historic value !
Consider capturng this fort against the many defences it has ! If you can , you are the WINNER !!
#1- The deep moat . Do you know swimming ?
#2 - Fiersome crocodiles ! ( Not now , though )
#3 - Spears , pouring of hot oil and boulders !
#4 - Arrows and musket fire !
#5 - Even if you are venturesome enough to cross all these obstacles , finally the great inner wall to climb !
Are you game for the challenge ?
For those who are interested in its construction , some historical facts herebelow :
The Built area is around 133 acres (0.54 km²), situated above 220 mts on plains nestled within the broken range of Eastern Ghats near Palar riverbanks. The walls are constructed using heavy blocks of green granite rocks sourced from nearby hills in Arcot and Chitoor Districts.
The fortification consists of a main rampart broken at irregular intervals by round towers and rectangular projections. The crenellated parapets have wide merlons for musket fire. The fort is surrounded by a moat which was once filled with crocodiles to create a formidable extra line of defense.This broad moat is fed with water by subterranean drains from the Suryagunta tank. The rampart can also accommodate two cart wagons abreast.
The fort is considered to one of the most perfect specimens of military architecture in Southern India and is known for its grand ramparts, wide moat and robust masonry .