
Atlas Obscura
Manjarabad Fort in Hassan, India
The eight-pointed star shaped fort built by Tipu Sultan in the late 18th century, was heavily inspired by French architecture and was constructed by Sébastien Le Prestre, Marquis of Vauban. At the time of the fort being built, Tipu Sultan had found his allied with the French leading to his collaboration with the French military architect. The fort was created with an intention of have favorable…