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.
What an amazing old machine - I wonder what it would look like in operation.
ReplyDeleteshall love to see the elephants at work at this narrow space.
ReplyDeleteI LOVE this! I can just see the bullochs turning in a circle to grind the grain. Wonderful historic piece.
ReplyDeleteInteresting grinders! Great knowing its usage and work pattern
ReplyDeleteWhat an interesting place to visit.
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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!)
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A fascinating piece of history.
ReplyDeleteGreat photos, well done!
ReplyDeleteThat's very impressive. I've never seen anything like it. Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteA stunning place.
ReplyDeleteFascinating captures, Rajesh!! Thanks for sharing! Have a great weekend!!
ReplyDeletewow very interesting.
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Fascinating history.....looks as though this construction will last for a very long time.
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Ruby
It is certainly interesting that massive stone grinder, precious pictures.
ReplyDeletegrinding stones,very unique.
ReplyDeleteImpressive! They are huge!
ReplyDeletethanks for adding the people in for a perspective of the size of this area. amazing!!
ReplyDeleteInteresting! I assumed their purpose was to prepare food, not one so destructive.
ReplyDeletewithout the people in the photo it would be hard to grasp the scale of this! Amazing- thanks!
ReplyDeleteA very interesting old place.
ReplyDeleteThey are HUGE! Tom The Backroads Traveller
ReplyDeleteFascinating spot and what a great capture
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing. I've never seen anything like it before.
ReplyDeleteI 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.
ReplyDeleteWhat 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. :)
ReplyDeleteFascinating! Great pictures.
ReplyDeleteVery interesting.Thanks for sharing the info.
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Vrey nice
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