What feature was used on Golconda Fort's gates to protect it during attacks involving war elephanes?
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Correct answer: C
Explanation
The correct answer is option 3 i.e.Steel pikes on doors.
Golconda Fort used a strong defensive feature on its main gates to protect against attacks by war elephants. During medieval battles, armies often used elephants to break open fort gates by charging at them with great force. To counter this strategy, the gates of Golconda Fort were fitted with sharp steel pikes (spikes) on their outer surface. These pointed spikes prevented elephants from hitting the gate directly because the spikes would injure the animal. As a result, elephants could not apply their full strength to break the gate. This simple but effective design helped protect the fort from enemy invasions and delayed attackers during sieges.