The historic fortification which stood for centuries at Halebidu, once the capital of Hoysalas, was demolished recently to lay a road. Many are shocked by this, particularly at a time when the place has been recommended for the World Heritage Site tag.
When The Hindu visited the spot recently, Madhu, a resident of the locality, said, “The fort wall was built with huge boulders and it remained strong though it was centuries old. This was demolished about 15 days ago”.
