Once one crosses the fourth gate of the Chitradurga Fort, an interesting area is to see is massive stone grinder popularly known as Grinding Stones.
It is made of masonry of 3 metres depth and about 7 metres diameter. It has four massive grinders with teeth or slots. These were rotated either by elephants or bullocks standing in the central circular space.
It is believed that these grinding stones were used for preparing gun powder. Each of the four grinders have their own independent collection points to collect the explosive gunpowder.
It is made of masonry of 3 metres depth and about 7 metres diameter. It has four massive grinders with teeth or slots. These were rotated either by elephants or bullocks standing in the central circular space.
It is believed that these grinding stones were used for preparing gun powder. Each of the four grinders have their own independent collection points to collect the explosive gunpowder.
29 comments:
What an amazing old machine - I wonder what it would look like in operation.
shall love to see the elephants at work at this narrow space.
I LOVE this! I can just see the bullochs turning in a circle to grind the grain. Wonderful historic piece.
Interesting grinders! Great knowing its usage and work pattern
What an interesting place to visit.
I like your Indian facts on the side. :-)
Impressive! From the title of the post I was expecting to see something like the stones that our ancient indiginous people used to grind grains for bread. Should have known yours would be a bit more advanced. (Although I'd rather have bread than gunpowder!)
Enjoyed the beautiful lacy towers in the temples in the post below. As always.
A fascinating piece of history.
Great photos, well done!
That's very impressive. I've never seen anything like it. Thanks for sharing!
A stunning place.
Fascinating captures, Rajesh!! Thanks for sharing! Have a great weekend!!
wow very interesting.
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Fascinating history.....looks as though this construction will last for a very long time.
Happy weekend!
Ruby
It is certainly interesting that massive stone grinder, precious pictures.
grinding stones,very unique.
Impressive! They are huge!
thanks for adding the people in for a perspective of the size of this area. amazing!!
Interesting! I assumed their purpose was to prepare food, not one so destructive.
without the people in the photo it would be hard to grasp the scale of this! Amazing- thanks!
A very interesting old place.
They are HUGE! Tom The Backroads Traveller
Fascinating spot and what a great capture
Thanks for sharing. I've never seen anything like it before.
I would have loved to have seen the elephants at work!
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I remember visiting this fort when I was a kid. WOuld love to explore this fort again.
What do you reckon is the best time of the day to explore this fort, considering the fact that it gets heated up by noon?
Interesting innovation brilliantly captured. :)
Fascinating! Great pictures.
Very interesting.Thanks for sharing the info.
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Vrey nice
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