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Describe the structure of the Vellore fort.
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- Vellore Fort is a 16th-century fort situated in Vellore, Tamil Nadu. It was built by the Kings of Vijayanagara.
- Among the forts in Tamil Nadu, Vellore fort is considered to be one of the most invincible forts.
- It is surrounded by a deep and wide moat.
- The water of this moat was home to thousands of crocodiles.
- It was feared by many raiders of the fort. This fort is a good example of military architecture.
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