| Title | Secular Fortress architecture styleRare |
|---|---|
| Description | Secular fortress architecture prioritizes defense, featuring high walls, bastions, gates, and moats, constructed from durable materials like stone and brick, serving as centers of power and administration. |
| Also Known As | Kalinga Architecture Medieval Indian Orissan style temples laterite sandstone Indo-Islamic Architecture Medieval Odisha Architecture Hindu Temple Architecture Nagara Architecture influences (possibly brought in later periods) Traces of Buddhist architecture (given the region's history) Secular Fortress Architecture |
| Tags | Fort Defense Military Citadel Rampart |
| Style ID | INHF-STY-2580616233-17:20:31:01:05:21:SFAS |
| URI | https://www.inheritage.foundation/aat/styles/secular-fortress-architecture-style |
| API Endpoint | https://www.inheritage.foundation/api/v1/aat/secular-fortress-architecture-style |
| Total Sites | 1 |
| Primary Sites | 0 |
| Created | November 19, 2025 |
| Last Updated | November 29, 2025 |
External References
Regions
| Regions | India |
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Historical Context
| Time Periods | Various |
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Architectural Details
| Primary Materials | Stone Brick Laterite |
|---|---|
| Architectural Features | Fortification Bastion Gate Moat Citadel |
Keywords
| Keywords | Fort Defense Military Citadel Rampart |
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Recommended Sources
| Title | Type | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| G.H.R. Tillotson, 'The Rajput Palaces' | Book | Analysis of Rajput fort architecture. |
Heritage Sites (1)
| Site Name | Status | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Barabati Fort Cuttack | Secondary | 100% |
See Also
Related Materials
Stone
Brick
Laterite
Related Features
Fortification
Bastion
Gate
Moat
Citadel
Example Sites
How to Identify Secular Fortress architecture style
- Look for characteristic features: Fortification, Bastion, Gate.
- Verify geographic location: Secular Fortress architecture style architecture is typically found in India.
- Examine construction materials: Secular Fortress architecture style typically uses Stone and Brick.
- Consider historical context: This style dates from Various.
- Compare with documented examples: 1 heritage sites use this architectural style.