Question 1

What is Fortification architecture style?

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Fortification architecture involves the design and construction of defensive structures like walls, towers, and moats to protect settlements or strategic locations from attack.

Question 2

Where is Fortification architecture style architecture found?

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Fortification architecture style architecture is primarily found in Pan-Indian, Meghalaya, Assam. There are 6 heritage sites documented with this architectural style.

Question 3

When was Fortification architecture style architecture used?

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Fortification architecture style architecture was used during Ancient, Medieval, Early Modern. It is associated with the Maurya Empire, Gupta Empire, Mughal Empire, Vijayanagara Empire, Ahom Kingdom, Various Indian dynasties, Jaintia Kings dynasty/period.

Question 4

What materials are used in Fortification architecture style architecture?

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Fortification architecture style architecture typically uses Stone, Brick, Earth, Timber. These materials are characteristic of this architectural style and reflect the construction techniques of the period.

Question 5

Which heritage sites use Fortification architecture style architecture?

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There are 6 heritage sites documented with Fortification architecture style architecture.  You can explore these sites on the Inheritage Foundation website.

Title	Fortification architecture style 4.5/5(Based on 6 heritage sites) Uncommon 4.5/5(Based on 6 heritage sites)
Description	Fortification architecture involves the design and construction of defensive structures like walls, towers, and moats to protect settlements or strategic locations from attack.
Also Known As	Tai Ahom Fortification Sloping walls moat. Tai Ahom Architecture Kalinga Architecture Traditional Arunachali Architecture Hindu Temple Architecture of Assam Koch Architecture Nagara Architecture (elements) Dravidian Architecture (minor elements) Ahom architecture Moats ramparts gateways. Ahom Architecture Tai Ahom Influences Assamese Traditional Architecture Hindu Temple Architecture (elements) Vernacular Assamese Architecture Indigenous Assamese Styles Orissan Temple Architecture (minor influences) Garh-patti architecture Defensive walls gates. Khasi vernacular architecture Typical Meghalayan architecture Hindu temple architecture influences (possible remnants) Indigenous tribal architectural traditions Elements of fortress architecture Use of locally available materials like stone wood Potential influences from neighboring Assam region's architecture moats gateways Mayamata Shilpa Shastra Vastu Shastra Early Dravidian Architecture Mauryan Architecture Buddhist monastic architecture Early medieval Hindu temple architecture
Tags	Durga Kota Garh Prākāra Gopura Durg Raksha Fortress Defense Ramparts Citadel Vastu
Style ID	`INHF-STY-6119949780-02:40:31:21:03:19:FAS`
URI	https://www.inheritage.foundation/aat/styles/fortification-architecture-style
API Endpoint	`https://inheritage.foundation/api/v1/aat/fortification-architecture-style`
Total Sites	6
Primary Sites	0
Created	November 19, 2025
Last Updated	November 29, 2025

Time Periods	Ancient Medieval Early Modern
Dynasties	Maurya Empire Gupta Empire Mughal Empire Vijayanagara Empire Ahom Kingdom Various Indian dynasties Jaintia Kings

Sacred Contexts	Secular Military Royal Urban Civic
Associated Deities	Durga Hanuman

Primary Materials	Stone Brick Earth Timber
Architectural Features	Walls Towers Gateways Moats Bastions Citadels Ramparts Defensive walls

Title	Type	Notes
Indian Forts: A Survey of the Forts of India	Book	Overview of Indian fortifications.
Indian Forts: A Historical Perspective	Book	Overview of fortification techniques in India.
Forts and Fortifications in India	Book	General overview of Indian fort architecture
Mayamata Shilpa Shastra	Text	Ancient Indian treatise on architecture and construction.

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Jorhat Fort Jorhat	Secondary	100%
Nartiang Fort Nartiang	Secondary	100%
Sisupalgarh Fort Bhubaneswar	Secondary	100%