ARTISTIC NARRATIVES IN MILITARY SPACES: SCULPTURAL RELIEFS AND SYMBOLISM OF SANKAGIRI ENTRANCES IN SALEM DISTRICT

Sankagiri, an impressive fort is seen on a hillock of Salem district, with its elaborate, massive ramparts running all the way the hill. This fort is said to have been the holding of “Theeran Chinnamalai” an indigenous warrior who fought against British oppression. This paper tries to traces out the historical significance of Sankagiri fort and elaborates its architectural features.

@article{ijter2025212508220281,
  author = {Dr. Pricila R and Letitia K Vinoy},
  title = {ARTISTIC NARRATIVES IN MILITARY SPACES: SCULPTURAL RELIEFS AND SYMBOLISM OF SANKAGIRI ENTRANCES IN SALEM DISTRICT},
  journal = {International Journal of Technology &  Emerging Research },
  year = {2025},
  volume = {1},
  number = {4},
  pages = {109-117},
  doi =  {10.64823/ijter.2504012},
  issn = {3068-109X},
  url = {https://www.ijter.org/article/212508220281/artistic-narratives-in-military-spaces-sculptural-reliefs-and-symbolism-of-sankagiri-entrances-in-salem-district},
  abstract = {Sankagiri, an impressive fort is seen on a hillock of Salem district, with its elaborate, massive ramparts running all the way the hill. This fort is said to have been the holding of “Theeran Chinnamalai” an indigenous warrior who fought against British oppression. This paper tries to traces out the historical significance of Sankagiri fort and elaborates its architectural features.
  },
  keywords = {Fort, Mandapas, Fort entrance},
  month = {Aug},
}

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