not been followed. However, the local Archaeology Conservation Engineer defending his work said the brick layer (1.5 inches thick) removed was too thin to be retrieved and not available in the market and that the outer layer would be restored with older bricks and the original openings of placement of gun and canons would be restored fully including repair of parapet walls. Following the objections, use of heavy machinery for restoration was stopped. Another issue which was affecting the fort was widening of the National Highway 234. This was resolved by the Government of India by keeping a safe margin of between the fort boundary and the highway. References Forts in Karnataka Buildings and structures in Tumkur district