Forts of Kerala

Author: Ajit Kumar

Brand: NBBC

Binding: Hardcover

Number Of Pages: 260

Release Date: 01-12-2017

Details: There were numerous forts of fortifications along the land stretch of Kerala. The Word 'kotta' found associated as prefix or suffix to place names indicate the prevalence of forts in many areas across Kerala. Forts have played a crucial role in delineating the history of the region. Many of the old forts were constructed using mud and timber or combinations of both and have been last in ravages of wars and time. Dresses stone became popular in the constructions of forts in Kerala, other the advent of European colonist and many surviving forts to his period. There has been no holistic work on the facts of Kerala. The objective of this monograph, which is first of its kind, is to present a brief historical and architectural account of some of the forts in Kerala. History and architecture of 32 forts have been deah in this book. It has been written and formatted with lot of photographs and plans with a view to make it appealing and conveyable equally to students, connoisseur of history, tourists, and the general public.

EAN: 9788183153065

Package Dimensions: 11.1 x 8.7 x 0.8 inches

Languages: English