Significance of Fortification
Synonyms: Stronghold, Rampart, Protection, Reinforcement, Safeguard, Defense, Fortress
In Dutch: Versterking; In Finnish: Linnoitus; In Spanish: Fortificación; In German: Befestigung
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Hindu concept of 'Fortification'
Fortification in Hinduism encompasses the strategic strengthening of territories and military defenses through various structures, such as walls and ramparts, essential for safeguarding cities and kingdoms against invasions and maintaining security.
From: Vastu-shastra (Introduction to Indian architecture)
(1) Fortification is a common topic for both towns and forts, and it involves the construction of defenses such as ramparts and trenches to protect the inhabitants and resources within.[1] (2) The practice of surrounding settlements with defensive structures like walls and ditches, a canon suggested for villages in ancient texts but not always universally practiced.[2] (3) Structures and techniques employed to strengthen a fort's defenses against attacks.[3] (4) Defensive structures built around towns and settlements to protect against invasions and attacks, highlighting military architecture.[4] (5) The planning and construction of protective structures like boundary walls, ditches, and ramparts, taking precedence after roads are laid out.[5]
From: Samarangana-sutradhara (Summary)
(1) Structures built to protect the town, often including walls and other defenses.[6]
From: Shukra Niti by Shukracharya
(1) The process of strengthening defenses to protect against enemy attacks, crucial in military strategy.[7]
From: Kautilya Arthashastra
(1) Structures built to protect a city or territory, integral to securing the treasury and military assets.[8]
From: Manusmriti with the Commentary of Medhatithi
(1) The act of strengthening a location with defensive structures to prevent or repel attacks.[9] (2) Structures built to defend a place against attack.[10] (3) Defensive structures that one aims to erect as part of preparing for conflict.[11]
From: Ramayana of Valmiki (Shastri)
(1) Defensive structures built to protect a city or kingdom from invaders.[12]
From: Manasara (English translation)
(1) Defensive measures and structures built around a city or fort to protect it from invasions.[13]
The concept of Fortification in local and regional sources
Fortification, in this context, refers to the defensive structures of Tun-hwang, which highlight its strategic significance by extending 80 li east-west and 40 li north-south, emphasizing the area's military importance.
From: The travels of Fa-Hian (400 A.D.)
(1) The defensive structures in Tun-hwang extending 80 li from east to west and 40 li from north to south, indicating its strategic importance.[14]
The concept of Fortification in scientific sources
Fortification involves enhancing chocolate's nutritional value by adding essential nutrients, particularly from plant sources, thereby improving its overall health benefits and making it a more nutritious option for consumers.
From: South African Journal of HIV Medicine
(1) Fortification refers to the enrichment of food, with the South African Maize Meal and Wheat Flour Fortification Programme being a point of discussion.[15]
From: International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health (MDPI)
(1) Fortification with iron, zinc, vitamin A, and various B vitamins since 2003 led to bread and maize porridge being reclassified as nutrient rich, contrasting with their classification in 1999.[16]
From: Sustainability Journal (MDPI)
(1) It is the act of strengthening a place with defensive structures, the cave is cut in its upper part to facilitate the construction.[17]
From: Religions Journal (MDPI)
(1) A coastal network developed and/or improved as the Islamic conquest spread, with Arab authors and historiographers linking them to ribat.[18]
Classical concept of 'Fortification'
From: The History of Herodotus
(1) The fortifications are eight large structures built by Dareios at equal distances in the desert region, the construction of which was halted due to the disappearance of the Scythians.[19]