| Title | Fortress architecture style |
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| Description | Fortress architecture involves defensive structures like walls, towers, and gates, designed to protect settlements or strategic locations from attack. |
| Tags | Durga Kota Garh Citadel Rampart Bastion Fortification Defensive architecture Ramparts Military architecture |
| Style ID | INHF-835116156-18-11-25-FR |
| URI | https://www.inheritage.foundation/aat/styles/fortress-architecture-style |
| API Endpoint | https://inheritage.foundation/api/v1/aat/styles/fortress-architecture-style |
| Total Sites | 4 |
| Primary Sites | 0 |
| Created | November 19, 2025 |
| Last Updated | November 19, 2025 |
| Regions | India Central Asia Europe Middle East Rajasthan Maharashtra Tamil Nadu Karnataka |
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| Time Periods | Ancient Medieval Early Modern Medieval period onwards |
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| Dynasties | Rajput Maratha Vijayanagara |
| Sacred Contexts | Temples Forts Temple complexes |
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| Associated Deities | Deities associated with protection and strength |
| Primary Materials | Stone Brick Earth Lime mortar |
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| Architectural Features | Walls Towers Gates Moats Bastions Defensive walls Gateways Watchtowers Strategic placement |
| Keywords | Durga Kota Garh Citadel Rampart Bastion Fortification Defensive architecture Ramparts Military architecture |
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| Title | Type | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Forts of India | Book | Overview of Indian fort architecture. |
| The Forts of India | Book | Overview of the history and architecture of Indian forts. |
| Indian Fort Architecture | Book | Detailed study of the architectural features of Indian forts. |
| Site Name | Status | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Barabati Fort Cuttack | Secondary | 100% |
| Dandânqan Fortress Temple Area Mary Region Turkmenistan | Secondary | 100% |
| Sigiriya Rock Fortress Central Province Sri Lanka | Secondary | 100% |
| Sri Vairavimada Kaliamman Temple Singapore | Secondary | 100% |