| Title | Hill Fort architecture style |
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| Description | Hill Fort architecture, found across the Indian subcontinent, utilizes elevated terrain for strategic defense, incorporating natural features and locally sourced materials to create formidable strongholds. |
| Tags | Durga Killa Defensive Architecture Strategic Location Fortification |
| Style ID | INHF-932009991-18-11-25-HI |
| URI | https://www.inheritage.foundation/aat/style/hill-fort-architecture-style |
| API Endpoint | https://inheritage.foundation/api/v1/aat/styles/hill-fort-architecture-style |
| Total Sites | 0 |
| Primary Sites | 0 |
| Created | November 19, 2025 |
| Last Updated | November 19, 2025 |
| Regions | Pan-Indian |
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| Time Periods | Ancient Medieval Early Modern |
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| Primary Materials | Locally available stone Brick Lime Mortar |
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| Architectural Features | Strategic Placement Defensive Walls Gateways Water Management Systems Citadels |
| Keywords | Durga Killa Defensive Architecture Strategic Location Fortification |
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| Title | Type | Notes |
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| Indian Forts: A Historical Survey | Book | Provides a broad overview of fort architecture across India. |