The 14th century Devgiri Fort has several interesting structures of historic importance. One such restored structure is Hathi Hauz which is 20 yards before Chand Minar. It is 47 m in length, 46 m in width and 6.6 m deep with arrangements for inlet and outlet of water through underground channels. But there was no water in this tank during our visit.
In olden days it was used for imparting training in skillful swimming, diving to the soldiers which was necessary for them during an action of defense or attack in the wet moat surrounding the main citadel.
We shall explore more on this fort through other articles.
In olden days it was used for imparting training in skillful swimming, diving to the soldiers which was necessary for them during an action of defense or attack in the wet moat surrounding the main citadel.
We shall explore more on this fort through other articles.
34 comments:
Nice post and photos
never heard of soldiers in the moat!
ALOHA from Honolulu
ComfortSpiral
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Wow, a training tank for soldiers. How fascinating. It had never occurred to me that they needed special skills in a moat.
Thanks for broadening my horizons.
Have a nice day.
interesting to know about this :)
Historic site.
Nice fort.
I love the moat shot!
Such lovely, clear, blue skies and the waterfall is awesome! Great captures for the day as always, Rajesh!! I hope you have a wonderful weekend!!
I've read a little about pools like this. Fascinating.
Too bad there was no water for you when you took a photo. that 2nd photo looks really awesome.
Wonderful thanks for sharing
Much love...
Nice to know about this fort.
Definitely an awesome place! Good photos!
Great captures of the fort, I like the moat.. Have a happy weekend!
That seems a huge swimming pool! I hope it must be wonderful seeing full of water.
That would not be my choice of assignment had I been a soldier!
That's a huge pool and moat.
That would take a lot of water to fill that moat.
un endroit qui respire le calme ;o)
Wonderful reflection in the water. Have a good weekend.
really amazing photos... Wonderful landscape...
Wow-what a cool place to explore-not to mention that it is steeped with history.
I so enjoy your photos!
Looks like a place with enduring character.
Watercolor Brush
A great lesson in history nicely done.
Thats a huge tank.
Nice Place and photos!
Lovelorn Poetry
very nice post with equally good pics
nice post with equally good pics
Lovely scenery :)
Liked the Moat shot ..
Great to know about this...nice shots... :-)
Amazing place!
Have an interesting story. Nice Click
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