4. What is the meaning of ‘Fort’?
‘Fort’ is the short form of the word ‘Fortress’
‘Fortress’ means protected place
Huge buildings built by ancient Kings for the
purpose of trade and protection
Different types of forts:
• Rock forts
• Brick forts
• Granite forts
14. FOR MORE READING!
• Gingee Fort - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gingee_Fort
• Rajagiri Fort - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rajagiri_Fort
• Vellore Fort - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vellore_fort
• Fort St Geoge -
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fort_St._George,_India
• Tharangambadi -
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tharangambadi