Manjarabad Fort
1792 fort in Hassan district, Karnataka, India / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Manjarabad fort is a star fort built in 1792 by Tipu Sultan the then Sarvadhakari/ruling on behalf of Mysore King of Mysore following French star-shaped fort designs made popular by Sébastien Le Prestre de Vauban that deflect cannon fire and allow guns to cover all approaches without dead positions. It is in the Hassan district in the Indian state of Karnataka.[2]
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Manjarabad fort | |
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Sakleshpura, Karnataka, India | |
Coordinates | 12.91°N 75.755°E / 12.91; 75.755 |
Type | Fort |
Height | 19.26 |
Site information | |
Open to the public | Yes |
Condition | Partially restored |
Site history | |
Built | 1792 |
Built by | Tipu Sultan[1] |
In use | 18th century |
Battles/wars | Many |
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