KARUNGUZHI FORT, INDIA - A CASE STUDY ON CRITICAL REVIEW AND ANALYSIS.

Karunguzhi fort is a heritage site and it was built on the bank of Kiliyar River in the 17th Century A.D by the Mohammedans. This fort is built in black granite with lofty brick walls and surrounded by Rampart wall. The heritage fort is in dilapidated condition and was used as a godown to store grains collected as tax from the small (Jamindars). The present fort is in ruines in an area spread across 15 acres. The fort has high potential as adaptive conservation by using it for educational tourism on ecosystem and its protection, local culture, show casing ancient fort, godown to store grains facilities as evidenced through archeological studies. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]