Table of Contents
- 1 Why were big holes made in the western?
- 2 What is the name of structure projecting outward from the fort walls?
- 3 How would the soldiers find peeping from the holes in the bastions useful while attacking?
- 4 Why is deep ditch dug?
- 5 What was found when Golconda fort was dug?
- 6 Why do you think a drain was dug around the tent?
- 7 Why were bastions made in the walls of the fort?
- 8 What are the pipes in the walls of the fort used for?
Why were big holes made in the western?
Why were big holes made in them? Ans. Big holes were made in them to increase the viewing area. Soldiers could look through these holes and could keep a better vigilance.
Why was a small gate made into a big gate of the fort?
Why was a small gate made in a big gate of the fort? Ans:-The small gate was called the needle’s eye. Only one person at a time can enter through it. So it also ensures the safety of the fort.
What is the name of structure projecting outward from the fort walls?
Ans- Bastion is a structure projecting outward from the fort wall.
Can you now say why Sunita’s hair kept standing?
Ans. Sunita’s hair kept standing because of zero gravity in the space.
How would the soldiers find peeping from the holes in the bastions useful while attacking?
How would the soldiers find peeping from the holes in the bastions useful while attacking? Ans. Bastions are made in such a manner that soldiers can peep through its holes safely and can have a better vantage point is not possible in case of a straight flat wall.
Why was a deep ditch dug along the walls of the fort?
Explanation: The deep ditch dugs along the wall of the fort are used as the protectors as this prevents the attacking ladder from getting high enough to reach the top of the walls that provided protection.
Why is deep ditch dug?
A deep ditch is dug along the wall of the fort to prevent the attackers to reach the top of the walls by using ladders.
How would the soldiers find peeping from the holes in the bastion useful while attacking?
What was found when Golconda fort was dug?
Many old items are kept there. Many things were found when the place around Golconda was dug – like pots, jewellery, swords, etc. and curtains, the fountains on the terrace… and the sweet smell of roses and chameli—where is this coming from?
Why do we see stars mostly at night class 5th EVS?
Stars are mostly seen at night because there is no sunlight in the night. Thus, the light coming from the stars could reach us and we are able to see them.
Why do you think a drain was dug around the tent?
Why do you think a drain was dug around the tent? Ans. Drain was dug to keep off insects, scorpion, snakes etc.
Why were forts made with big holes in them?
Ans. They were made to ensure security of the fort. 2.Why were big holes made in them? Ans. Big holes were made in them to increase the viewing area. Soldiers could look through these holes and could keep a better vigilance. 3.What difference would be there if you were to look from a straight flat wall or a bastion at a height?
Why were bastions made in the walls of the fort?
Q1: Why were bastions made in the fort wall? Answer: Bastions were made in the fort wall to ensure security of the fort. Q2: Why were big holes made in them? Answer: Big holes made in fort wall to increase the viewing area thus soldiers could look through these holes and could keep a better vigilance.
Why were the walls of the trenches made with holes?
Ans. Big holes were made in them to increase the viewing area. Soldiers could look through these holes and could keep a better vigilance. 3.What difference would be there if you were to look from a straight flat wall or a bastion at a height?
What are the pipes in the walls of the fort used for?
Even today we can see clay pipes in the walls of the fort. These pipes would have been used to carry water to different places in the palace. Answer: Yes, bullocks have been used to move the garland of pots to lift the water up to the tank.