In India, cannons were used effectively for the first time in the First Battle of Panipat in 1526. Since then, cannons have become an important component in the battles. The earliest cannons were made of bronze. The range of these cannons varied from 1 to 3.5 kms.
These cannons were either mounted them on bastions or wooden carriages, with four or two wheels and drawn to the battlefields.
A large number of cannons are found at Daulatabad Fort 15 kms from Aurangabad, some in their original places like bastions on fort walls and circular towers while others were collected from various locations. Now they have been displayed in the courtyard near the entrance gate.
The cannons range from large to heavy guns. These cannons are made of either bronze or iron - both wrought and cast. Other noteworthy cannons here are Durga cannon, Ram Cannon which is the largest artillery in this fort.
These cannons were either mounted them on bastions or wooden carriages, with four or two wheels and drawn to the battlefields.
A large number of cannons are found at Daulatabad Fort 15 kms from Aurangabad, some in their original places like bastions on fort walls and circular towers while others were collected from various locations. Now they have been displayed in the courtyard near the entrance gate.
The cannons range from large to heavy guns. These cannons are made of either bronze or iron - both wrought and cast. Other noteworthy cannons here are Durga cannon, Ram Cannon which is the largest artillery in this fort.
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Forts with their old cannon are always interesting. I imagine your boys enjoyed seeing these old cannons very much.
ReplyDeleteCool shots of the fort. Cute children! Have a happy day!
ReplyDeleteNice cannons - and adorable kids!
ReplyDeleteGreat capture for the day, Rajesh! The young ones seem to be enjoying the visit there!! Great history! Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteI love the shots of the children with the canons.
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ReplyDeletethere's two of them inside the city palace in jaipur. i had my picture taken with one as well.
ReplyDeleteI find it incredible that the use of cannons dates back so far.
ReplyDeleteSomebody's little guys are having a great time exploring the fort! Are they yours? Travel is a great way to teach children isn't it?
ReplyDeleteWhat cool cannons, nice shots. The cannons remind me of Dubrovnik.
ReplyDeleteAwesome shots Rajesh! I love seeing these old cannons!
ReplyDeleteI hope you have a great day!
Great captures Rajesh! Your sons have grown up. These are recent pics right?
ReplyDeleteamazing. these cannons looked so wonderfully preserved.
ReplyDeleteSome of those forts were impressive indeed.
ReplyDeleteInteresting post on cannons! Well captured.
ReplyDeleteAmazing old cannons.
ReplyDeleteThey have been around for such a long time.
Impressive cannons! Great picture with the kids:-)
ReplyDeleteFascinating how lethal they were in the day, yet seem almost quaint now.
ReplyDeleteROG, ABC Wednesday team
When visiting historical places like this I have noticed that if a cannon is part of the display and it is allowed, they are usually covered with children.
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I am glad you all liked this.
ReplyDeleteIndrani: this tour I had taken in 2010.
1526 is a long way back which makes it all the more interesting.
ReplyDeleteMagnificent strength ... impressive and beautiful, beautiful pictures with the guns!
ReplyDeleteCannons make me feel like a kid and makes me want to take some funny photographs with it!!! :)
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Wow, that's an interesting part of history.
ReplyDeleteRose, ABC Wednesday Team
interesting place, rich in history. those are handsome kids in the photos!
ReplyDeleteInteresting images of the old cannons, Rajesh.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful photos. My son would love to visit this place.
ReplyDeleteLoved the Cannons. Lovely clicks!
ReplyDeleteIt reminds me of the canon on Amer fort, Jaipur !
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ReplyDeleteTakes one back in time. These cannons were witness to war, victory and defeat.
ReplyDeleteEvry time I see a cannon,I click my picture with it.Thanks for sharing this info,will be useful :)
ReplyDeleteNice :)
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