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civilization of India is one of the oldest in the world and
the country has seen rise and fall of various empires. There
were several empires which held sway on the hearts of people
of India for a long period of time because of the strength
they wielded and the strategy they followed. The existence
of these civilizations and the empires was celebrated in varied
forms. The forts in India are a part of the legacy left by
the rulers which are immortalized in the form of these gigantic
and awe inspiring structures.
Forts & Heriatge: A Legacy of the Rulers
An inseparable part of Indian history, the forts in India reflect the eventful past of the country. The dynasties that ruled in India were mostly preoccupied with wars and were more interested in extending their rule to other states. They considered it their divine duty to fight and the legendary stories of their extraordinary courage are still narrated to the younger generations.
Despite being busy with wars and other affairs of the state, the Indian rulers were great patrons of art in every form. They were great builders as well which is pretty much evident in the forts and palaces built by them. The architectural style of a fort was in fact a cultural expression made by the rulers themselves. For example, the forts built by the Mughal Emperors stood out with the perfect symmetry of their structure. The forts built by the Hindu rulers were in fact much more complex compositions. |
