Old Indian forts were generally built on hills or hillocks Why ........

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Old Indian forts were generally built on hills or hillocks. Why ?

elevation was a natural means of considerable defence

they were safe from floods

they had to be visible from a long distance

the Indian rulers loved heights

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Explanation:

It is the practice to build forts on the hills or hillocks particularly facing the city from where one can get a glimpse into the movement of enemies. It also provides safety from the enemies because it is at a height and gives an aerial view of the enemies and their movement.