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Korean fortresses are fortifications constructed by Koreans since the Three Kingdoms of Korea period. Koreans developed a unique and distinct fortress tradition. [1] Korea, beginning with Goguryeo, [2] [3] [4] has been called "a country of fortresses"; [1] [5] [6] [7] almost 2,400 mountain fortress sites have been found in Korea.
Hwando Fortress (위나암성; 尉那巖城) in present-day Wandu; Sanggyeong (상경용천부; 上京龍泉府) in present-day Ning'an, then capital of Balhae; Hwangryong Fortress (황룡산성; 皇龍山城)
The novel Namhansanseong by Kim Hoon is based on the Second Manchu invasion of Korea in 1636, where King Injo of Joseon took refuge in the fortress. [ 8 ] The 2009 musical Namhansanseong , based on the novel of the same name, focuses on the lives of common people and their spirit of survival during harsh situations.
Historic Sites (Korean: 사적) is a national-level designation within the heritage preservation system of South Korea for places of important historical value. It is managed by the Administrator of the Cultural Heritage Administration, under article 25 of Cultural Heritage Protection Act of South Korea [].
As of 2001 India census, [3] Nabha had a population of 67,972. Males constitute 53% of the population and females 47%. Nabha has an average literacy rate of 74%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 79%, and female literacy is 69%. In Nabha, 10% of the population is under 6 years of age.
The ruling house of Nabha belonged to the Phulkian dynasty, sharing a common ancestor named Tiloka with the Jind rulers. Tiloka (r. 1652–1687) was the eldest son of Phul Sidhu of the Phulkian dynasty. [a] [4] The Nabha rulers descend from Gurditta (Gurdit Singh; r. 1687–1754), the elder son of Tiloka. [4]
Nabha House is a palatial building which was used by the royal family of Nabha as residence for the days religious performances were being done at Kurukshetra. [1] It was adopted by Archaeological Survey of India in 2005 and they worked 9 years, spending close to INR 1.5 crore to bring it back to its original form. [2] [3]
The Taesong Fortress (Korean: 대성산성) was a city fortress and the capital of Koguryo, until 668. [1] It lies between the rivers Taedong and Pothong. [1] Parts of the city walls, its gates (Taedong Gate, Pothong Gate) and pavilions (Ulmil Pavilion and Ryongwang Pavilion) still remain in the city of Pyongyang, North Korea. [1]